Utah Salary Data
Salary comparisons across 1 metropolitan area in Utah. Prices in Utah were 1.1% below the national level in 2024 (BEA regional price parity 98.9).
Metro Areas in Utah
| Metro Area | Price Level (US = 100) | vs National Level |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 100.9 | +0.9% |
| Utah (statewide) | 98.9 | -1.1% |
Top Paying Occupations in Utah
| Occupation | UT Median | National Median | vs National | Metro Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $132,830 | $159,670 | -$26,840 | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Software Developer | $128,810 | $135,980 | -$7,170 | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Financial Analyst | $91,370 | $102,740 | -$11,370 | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Registered Nurse | $84,600 | $97,550 | -$12,950 | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Electrician | $62,000 | $63,190 | -$1,190 | Salt Lake City, UT |
Salary by City — Utah
4Wages and Prices in Utah
This dataset covers 1 metropolitan area in Utah: Salt Lake City. BEA's regional price parity for it is 100.9 (United States = 100), and the statewide figure is 98.9.
Of the occupations featured here, Lawyer has the highest statewide median at $132,830; in Salt Lake City, UT, the one metro area covered here, its median is $136,990.
To compare a wage across areas, divide it by the area's regional price parity and multiply by 100. That restates it at national-average prices; it covers prices only, not taxes. For a specific role, browse all occupations and drill into each one to see side-by-side city differences within Utah.
Statewide median salary by occupation in Utah
State-level BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates (all metro and non-metro areas combined), highest median first. Each row links to the full state page for that occupation.
| Occupation | Median | 75th pct | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $228,060 | $362,440 | 3,510 |
| Pharmacist | $144,240 | $163,560 | 2,830 |
| Marketing Manager | $139,830 | $179,180 | 6,100 |
| Sales Manager | $136,520 | $193,440 | 8,990 |
| Database Administrator | $135,750 | $135,750 | 1,200 |
| Lawyer | $132,830 | $212,230 | 7,020 |
| Actuary | $132,720 | $132,720 | 180 |
| HR Manager | $131,380 | $170,560 | 2,240 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,920 | $150,940 | 2,740 |
| Software Developer | $128,810 | $160,570 | 31,940 |
| Network Engineer | $121,000 | $150,170 | 1,330 |
| Data Scientist | $108,090 | $146,160 | 4,360 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $108,090 | $146,160 | 4,360 |
| Construction Manager | $105,200 | $128,870 | — |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,500 | $127,780 | 3,370 |
| Supply Chain Manager | $102,180 | $131,200 | 3,010 |
| UX Designer | $99,990 | $131,430 | 1,060 |
| Physical Therapist | $99,880 | $109,480 | 2,300 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $99,690 | $132,350 | 1,910 |
| Operations Manager | $97,850 | $152,310 | 42,580 |
| Cloud Architect | $97,470 | $127,140 | 6,680 |
| Occupational Therapist | $97,150 | $104,040 | 1,030 |
| Civil Engineer | $96,830 | $123,240 | 5,670 |
| Project Manager | $96,720 | $127,160 | 16,450 |
| DevOps Engineer | $95,820 | $117,170 | 2,050 |
| Financial Analyst | $91,370 | $117,290 | 4,510 |
| Dental Hygienist | $91,120 | $95,490 | 3,780 |
| Registered Nurse | $84,600 | $105,130 | 27,420 |
| Business Analyst | $83,530 | $103,310 | 5,670 |
| Radiologic Technologist | $81,000 | $98,760 | 1,780 |
| Technical Writer | $80,270 | $102,590 | 570 |
| Accountant | $79,990 | $104,140 | 15,490 |
| Tax Manager | $79,990 | $104,140 | 15,490 |
| Financial Advisor | $77,390 | $117,360 | 2,520 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,810 | $82,600 | 14,820 |
| Investment Banker | $64,660 | $89,150 | 4,520 |
| Paralegal | $63,220 | $80,160 | 3,250 |
| Electrician | $62,000 | $79,310 | 11,450 |
| Plumber | $61,900 | $77,440 | 7,030 |
| College Professor | $61,370 | $83,100 | 3,640 |
| School Counselor | $61,320 | $80,610 | 4,070 |
| HVAC Technician | $58,730 | $71,960 | 5,580 |
| Welder | $58,380 | $66,870 | 4,440 |
| Medical Assistant | $45,360 | $48,170 | 9,990 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest paying jobs in Utah?
Among the occupations featured on this page, Lawyer has the highest statewide median in Utah at $132,830 per year, followed by Software Developer at $128,810. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How do prices in Utah compare with the rest of the country?
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis puts the regional price parity for Utah at 98.9 for 2024, where the United States is 100. That is 1.1% below the national level. For the metro area covered here: Salt Lake City, UT 100.9.