Last updated May 9, 2026 · based on 1,820 verified listings
Median $38/hr — about $79,040/year at full time.
Pay data on this page comes from 1,820 verified, US-eligible listings active on CushyJobs in the last 30 days. We re-run this analysis weekly. Cushy nursing jobs pay at the bottom 25% works out to about $32/hr; the top 25% is around $52/hr.
Range: $32–$52/hr · Median $38/hr
| Bracket | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Bottom 25% | $32/hr | $66,560 |
| Median | $38/hr | $79,040 |
| Top 25% | $52/hr | $108,160 |
Most cushy WFH roles pay the same nationally, but a few employers adjust by metro. Multipliers below applied to the median $38/hr.
San Francisco, CA
$45/hr
18% above the national median
New York, NY
$43/hr
14% above the national median
Boston, MA
$42/hr
10% above the national median
Seattle, WA
$41/hr
9% above the national median
Washington, DC
$41/hr
7% above the national median
Entry (0-1 yr)
$33/hr
~$68,640/year FT
Mid (2-4 yr)
$38/hr
~$79,040/year FT
Senior (5+ yr)
$45/hr
~$93,600/year FT
Across 1,820 verified listings, the median is $38/hour (about $79,040/year at full time). The bottom 25% earn $32/hr; the top 25% earn $52/hr.
Most cushy WFH roles pay the same nationally regardless of where the worker lives. A small minority of employers (mostly tech and high-cost-of-living based) adjust by metro — those rates are reflected in our top-paying-cities table above.
Utilization review RN ($38–$52/hr, depending on insurer and certifications) and prior authorization nurse practitioner ($45–$70/hr). Both use your clinical knowledge to review medical necessity decisions for insurers, with no patient contact and predictable 8:30-5 schedules.
For UR/case management/prior auth: yes, you need an active unrestricted RN license, sometimes a BSN. For medical coding (CPC): no — coding is open to anyone with a CPC certification, no nursing license required. For care coordination admin: usually open to LPN, MA, or experienced healthcare admin.