Utah salaries by occupation
The median worker in Utah earned $48,600 a year in 2024, about $23.36 an hour, 1.8% below the national median of $49,500. The state reports wages for 614 occupations.
Median pay $48,600 $23.36 per hour
Vs national median -1.8% U.S. $49,500
Workers 1,709,790 wage and salary
Occupations reported 614 with at least 100 employed
What Utah is unusually full of
Location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here against the country as a whole. A value of 3 means the state employs three times the national share of those workers. It describes a labour market far better than a list of the biggest employers, which in every state is dominated by retail and food service.
| Occupation | Concentration | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Mining Machine Operators | 8.8× | 1,400 | $67,870 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | 5.75× | 960 | $29,920 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | 5.38× | 3,190 | $48,530 |
| Plasterers and Stucco Masons | 5.16× | 1,200 | $53,170 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | 4.53× | 1,950 | $48,790 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | 4.05× | 590 | $50,490 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 3.69× | 1,270 | $44,780 |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | 3.11× | 1,170 | $45,770 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 3.05× | 1,810 | $56,340 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | 2.92× | 1,590 | $38,820 |
Metro areas in Utah
Pay varies more between cities than between states, and a statewide median averages over that. These are the 5 Utah metropolitan areas the survey covers.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Workers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $51,430 | $24.73 | 816,680 | #57 |
| Ogden | $47,520 | $22.85 | 270,300 | #163 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $46,610 | $22.41 | 298,460 | #200 |
| Logan | $44,770 | $21.53 | 66,730 | #271 |
| St. George | $44,070 | $21.19 | 86,740 | #296 |
Highest paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Hourly | Employed | Rank of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $232,740 | $111.89 | 3,500 | #4 of 18 |
| Pediatricians, General | $194,160 | $93.35 | 250 | #26 of 37 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $178,920 | n/a | 290 | #2 of 14 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $166,580 | $80.09 | 380 | #3 of 16 |
| Chief Executives | $163,980 | $78.84 | 3,980 | #22 of 33 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $162,400 | $78.08 | 8,090 | #21 of 49 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $156,120 | $75.06 | 350 | #9 of 36 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,990 | $72.11 | 2,480 | #35 of 49 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,020 | n/a | 100 | #7 of 22 |
| Nurse Midwives | $138,020 | $66.36 | 100 | #4 of 22 |
| Financial Managers | $137,760 | $66.23 | 8,670 | #25 of 51 |
| Pharmacists | $136,230 | $65.50 | 3,120 | #25 of 51 |
Where most people work
| Occupation | Employed | Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 50,980 | $28,670 | $13.79 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 48,770 | $40,150 | $19.30 |
| General and Operations Managers | 45,910 | $91,230 | $43.86 |
| Retail Salespersons | 39,580 | $34,300 | $16.49 |
| Office Clerks, General | 36,950 | $41,530 | $19.97 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 29,750 | $39,570 | $19.02 |
| Software Developers | 29,160 | $127,390 | $61.25 |
| Cashiers | 27,810 | $30,290 | $14.56 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 26,990 | $37,800 | $18.17 |
| Registered Nurses | 25,780 | $82,270 | $39.55 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 state estimates. Wage and salary workers only, excluding the self-employed.
Every occupation reported in Utah
Grouped by field. Each links to a comparison of that job across all states.
Production 68
- Power Plant Operators $103,760
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $101,920
- Gas Plant Operators $95,690
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $70,450
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $69,590
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $69,450
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,050
- Tool and Die Makers $66,660
- Machinists $60,450
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $59,810
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $59,120
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $59,100
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,050
- Chemical Plant and System Operators $53,420
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $50,440
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,440
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,000
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $46,870
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $46,750
- Furniture Finishers $46,380
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,360
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,280
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $46,200
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $46,060
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $45,880
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,820
- Dental Laboratory Technicians $45,770
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,720
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,620
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,050
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,940
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,920
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,910
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,830
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $43,730
- Upholsterers $43,150
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,920
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $42,760
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,110
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $42,020
- Butchers and Meat Cutters $41,680
- Food Processing Workers, All Other $41,280
- Medical Appliance Technicians $40,600
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $40,570
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $40,500
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers $40,470
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,430
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $40,250
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,180
- Printing Press Operators $39,740
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $39,260
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $39,110
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians $39,090
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,940
- Food Batchmakers $38,790
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers $38,330
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $38,170
- Production Workers, All Other $37,890
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,880
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $37,680
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $37,610
- Prepress Technicians and Workers $37,590
- Sewing Machine Operators $37,480
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $37,180
- Helpers--Production Workers $35,940
- Bakers $35,490
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $34,450
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,690
Education and library 53
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary $138,020
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $136,030
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary $124,620
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $105,090
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $103,830
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $102,870
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $102,590
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $100,340
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $81,370
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $81,060
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $79,780
- History Teachers, Postsecondary $78,110
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $77,900
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,490
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $75,380
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $74,790
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,280
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School $73,640
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $71,910
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $70,820
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary $67,580
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $65,240
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $65,040
- Special Education Teachers, All Other $65,030
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $64,890
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $64,140
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $63,500
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $62,810
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $62,780
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $62,170
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,710
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $61,530
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $60,420
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,080
- Instructional Coordinators $59,690
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,920
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $57,950
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool $56,040
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $55,770
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $54,280
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other $54,010
- Archivists $51,250
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $49,850
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $49,760
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $49,060
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,000
- Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,010
- Library Technicians $36,630
- Tutors $35,460
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,410
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,210
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $33,100
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $30,010
Office and administrative support 46
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,970
- Postal Service Clerks $59,550
- Brokerage Clerks $59,140
- Postal Service Mail Carriers $58,390
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $55,900
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $55,410
- Cargo and Freight Agents $55,220
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $54,790
- Meter Readers, Utilities $53,650
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $53,110
- Public Safety Telecommunicators $51,760
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $49,800
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $49,660
- Procurement Clerks $49,000
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $49,000
- Financial Clerks, All Other $48,310
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,210
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $47,330
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks $47,120
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $47,120
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $46,530
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $46,050
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,150
- Billing and Posting Clerks $44,780
- Bill and Account Collectors $44,640
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $43,480
- Order Clerks $41,960
- Couriers and Messengers $41,600
- Data Entry Keyers $41,600
- Office Clerks, General $41,530
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $41,290
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $41,170
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $41,030
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other $40,890
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,470
- Customer Service Representatives $40,150
- File Clerks $38,670
- New Accounts Clerks $38,480
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $38,270
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,110
- Tellers $38,000
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $37,540
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $36,930
- Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,090
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $34,270
- Library Assistants, Clerical $33,450
Construction and extraction 46
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $78,680
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,080
- Construction and Building Inspectors $71,040
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $68,660
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators $67,870
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,680
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $61,520
- Electricians $61,430
- Sheet Metal Workers $60,490
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,760
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $57,850
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons $56,340
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $55,570
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $55,540
- Tapers $54,580
- Helpers--Extraction Workers $54,100
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons $53,170
- Highway Maintenance Workers $52,470
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $52,240
- Carpenters $51,720
- Pipelayers $51,180
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $50,860
- Glaziers $50,640
- Stonemasons $50,630
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $49,990
- Roofers $49,800
- Tile and Stone Setters $48,790
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $48,720
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $48,330
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $48,090
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers $47,960
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $47,890
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers $47,840
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,680
- Construction Laborers $46,100
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,900
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical $45,800
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $45,740
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $44,810
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $43,930
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $43,690
- Carpet Installers $43,270
- Helpers--Carpenters $43,090
- Helpers--Electricians $42,120
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons $40,620
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $36,490
Healthcare practitioners 45
- Physicians, All Other $232,740
- Pediatricians, General $194,160
- Nurse Midwives $138,020
- Pharmacists $136,230
- Physician Assistants $134,390
- Dentists, General $132,270
- Nurse Practitioners $125,700
- Optometrists $124,830
- Veterinarians $121,850
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $113,730
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists $106,720
- Physical Therapists $97,580
- Audiologists $96,520
- Occupational Therapists $93,310
- Orthotists and Prosthetists $92,070
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $91,140
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $89,420
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $86,680
- Speech-Language Pathologists $85,320
- Dental Hygienists $82,610
- Registered Nurses $82,270
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $80,080
- Respiratory Therapists $78,990
- Paramedics $63,430
- Surgical Technologists $63,380
- Athletic Trainers $63,190
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $62,110
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,710
- Dietitians and Nutritionists $61,170
- Chiropractors $59,920
- Therapists, All Other $59,660
- Recreational Therapists $51,490
- Medical Records Specialists $47,710
- Hearing Aid Specialists $47,710
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,450
- Pharmacy Technicians $46,760
- Surgical Assistants $44,720
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $44,360
- Opticians, Dispensing $39,760
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $39,400
- Psychiatric Technicians $39,340
- Dietetic Technicians $39,180
- Emergency Medical Technicians $36,940
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $36,000
- Exercise Physiologists $33,540
Installation, maintenance and repair 37
- Riggers $91,070
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $81,380
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,380
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $70,970
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics $69,670
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $69,450
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $65,980
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,890
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery $63,820
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $63,090
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,970
- Millwrights $62,480
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $62,380
- Medical Equipment Repairers $59,980
- Avionics Technicians $59,510
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $58,860
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $57,100
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,200
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $55,980
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $53,600
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $51,300
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers $51,080
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $50,280
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,080
- Mechanical Door Repairers $49,410
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,070
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $47,690
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,990
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $45,310
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $44,140
- Bicycle Repairers $43,760
- Motorcycle Mechanics $42,120
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $41,760
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners $41,440
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $39,300
- Tire Repairers and Changers $36,060
- Home Appliance Repairers $34,920
Arts, design, entertainment and media 33
- Athletes and Sports Competitors $178,920
- Art Directors $91,020
- Music Directors and Composers $78,010
- Public Relations Specialists $75,700
- Technical Writers $74,940
- Producers and Directors $71,500
- Commercial and Industrial Designers $66,040
- Interpreters and Translators $65,990
- Film and Video Editors $62,860
- Special Effects Artists and Animators $62,820
- Writers and Authors $61,020
- Interior Designers $60,170
- Editors $59,860
- Graphic Designers $59,010
- Fashion Designers $58,490
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $53,630
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $49,050
- Lighting Technicians $48,830
- Photographers $47,610
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $46,600
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $43,680
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,260
- Audio and Video Technicians $41,600
- Coaches and Scouts $39,920
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other $39,260
- Set and Exhibit Designers $35,230
- Floral Designers $34,910
- Broadcast Technicians $34,570
- Sound Engineering Technicians $32,880
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $29,920
- Actors not reported
- Dancers not reported
- Musicians and Singers not reported
Management 32
- Chief Executives $163,980
- Computer and Information Systems Managers $162,400
- Architectural and Engineering Managers $149,990
- Financial Managers $137,760
- Marketing Managers $135,190
- Public Relations Managers $133,440
- Compensation and Benefits Managers $132,920
- Human Resources Managers $131,070
- Sales Managers $130,430
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $124,650
- Purchasing Managers $123,360
- Natural Sciences Managers $117,190
- Training and Development Managers $109,980
- Industrial Production Managers $108,370
- Medical and Health Services Managers $107,980
- Administrative Services Managers $105,800
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary $100,110
- Construction Managers $99,900
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $97,980
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $94,720
- Facilities Managers $94,310
- General and Operations Managers $91,230
- Funeral Home Managers $89,060
- Education Administrators, All Other $84,790
- Emergency Management Directors $79,750
- Fundraising Managers $78,050
- Social and Community Service Managers $77,600
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $66,800
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $59,400
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $59,100
- Food Service Managers $57,450
- Legislators $50,600
Architecture and engineering 30
- Petroleum Engineers $166,580
- Aerospace Engineers $130,670
- Engineers, All Other $113,290
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $110,960
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $110,390
- Electrical Engineers $107,520
- Computer Hardware Engineers $104,080
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $102,980
- Industrial Engineers $100,710
- Environmental Engineers $99,180
- Mechanical Engineers $99,050
- Civil Engineers $92,000
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $86,140
- Materials Engineers $85,720
- Landscape Architects $82,180
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $81,710
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $78,610
- Drafters, All Other $78,210
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $69,770
- Mechanical Drafters $68,520
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,830
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,330
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $65,250
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $64,680
- Surveyors $64,260
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters $64,200
- Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,350
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,770
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,830
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians $48,720
Business and financial 29
- Project Management Specialists $95,470
- Labor Relations Specialists $91,730
- Financial and Investment Analysts $91,280
- Logisticians $84,000
- Budget Analysts $80,420
- Financial Examiners $80,030
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,790
- Cost Estimators $79,150
- Financial Risk Specialists $78,940
- Financial Specialists, All Other $77,940
- Accountants and Auditors $75,100
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents $73,770
- Credit Analysts $72,500
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $68,030
- Human Resources Specialists $67,620
- Personal Financial Advisors $67,210
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $66,240
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,900
- Compliance Officers $64,730
- Insurance Underwriters $63,410
- Loan Officers $60,870
- Fundraisers $60,610
- Training and Development Specialists $60,510
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $60,470
- Property Appraisers and Assessors $59,920
- Tax Preparers $58,660
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $49,400
- Credit Counselors $49,250
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $48,530
Transport and material moving 29
- Air Traffic Controllers $156,120
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $133,230
- Commercial Pilots $101,160
- Locomotive Engineers $79,800
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $73,840
- Crane and Tower Operators $69,020
- Wellhead Pumpers $66,890
- Transportation Inspectors $62,960
- Airfield Operations Specialists $61,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,930
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,580
- Bus Drivers, School $51,270
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $50,720
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $49,500
- Material Moving Workers, All Other $48,200
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,500
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $46,340
- Aircraft Service Attendants $45,640
- Light Truck Drivers $43,760
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders $40,680
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,570
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers $39,440
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $38,410
- Stockers and Order Fillers $37,800
- Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,430
- Parking Attendants $34,590
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $34,350
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,170
- Driver/Sales Workers $26,310
Life, physical and social science 27
- Physical Scientists, All Other $106,850
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $104,000
- Biological Scientists, All Other $89,860
- Hydrologists $89,310
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $88,990
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,000
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $84,640
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,480
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,570
- Biochemists and Biophysicists $78,260
- Conservation Scientists $77,380
- Chemists $77,270
- School Psychologists $75,870
- Urban and Regional Planners $75,480
- Anthropologists and Archeologists $72,550
- Epidemiologists $72,160
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $69,990
- Food Scientists and Technologists $69,170
- Microbiologists $67,780
- Forensic Science Technicians $64,430
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $63,510
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $61,150
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $54,060
- Chemical Technicians $52,890
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,400
- Biological Technicians $50,690
- Forest and Conservation Technicians $44,780
Personal care and service 22
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $61,190
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $48,730
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $45,880
- Skincare Specialists $44,960
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $44,500
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $43,660
- Costume Attendants $39,940
- Residential Advisors $39,520
- Tour and Travel Guides $38,820
- Manicurists and Pedicurists $38,390
- Funeral Attendants $38,360
- Animal Trainers $35,380
- Concierges $35,350
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $34,960
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops $32,530
- Animal Caretakers $31,550
- Recreation Workers $31,060
- Childcare Workers $30,860
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,170
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $25,570
- Barbers $25,290
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $22,880
Sales 19
- Sales Engineers $110,400
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $84,340
- Real Estate Brokers $81,230
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $77,110
- Advertising Sales Agents $70,790
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $63,480
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,080
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,970
- Real Estate Sales Agents $55,380
- Insurance Sales Agents $52,440
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other $51,750
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,900
- Travel Agents $41,040
- Counter and Rental Clerks $37,300
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters $37,300
- Parts Salespersons $37,220
- Retail Salespersons $34,300
- Telemarketers $32,090
- Cashiers $30,290
Computing and mathematics 18
- Computer Network Architects $128,990
- Actuaries $128,860
- Database Architects $127,770
- Software Developers $127,390
- Data Scientists $116,420
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $107,170
- Web and Digital Interface Designers $99,300
- Database Administrators $97,890
- Information Security Analysts $97,180
- Computer Occupations, All Other $95,640
- Computer and Information Research Scientists $94,830
- Computer Systems Analysts $93,330
- Computer Programmers $88,410
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,330
- Operations Research Analysts $82,230
- Web Developers $80,350
- Computer Network Support Specialists $69,280
- Computer User Support Specialists $57,560
Protective service 16
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $109,760
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $102,070
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $97,430
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,210
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators $74,530
- Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,340
- Transportation Security Screeners $59,950
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $51,570
- Private Detectives and Investigators $51,130
- Firefighters $49,270
- Protective Service Workers, All Other $49,000
- Animal Control Workers $46,690
- Security Guards $42,440
- School Bus Monitors $37,530
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,480
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,400
Healthcare support 15
- Occupational Therapy Assistants $61,280
- Physical Therapist Assistants $61,110
- Massage Therapists $61,010
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,760
- Medical Equipment Preparers $45,250
- Medical Assistants $43,040
- Pharmacy Aides $38,970
- Medical Transcriptionists $38,900
- Phlebotomists $38,730
- Nursing Assistants $38,500
- Dental Assistants $37,320
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,970
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,730
- Psychiatric Aides $35,390
- Physical Therapist Aides $27,860
Food preparation and serving 15
- Chefs and Head Cooks $44,490
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,070
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,740
- Cooks, Short Order $36,680
- Cooks, Restaurant $36,510
- Bartenders $34,120
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $32,940
- Food Preparation Workers $32,090
- Dishwashers $30,130
- Cooks, Fast Food $29,960
- Waiters and Waitresses $29,860
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $28,790
- Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,670
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $28,280
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $27,760
Community and social service 13
- Marriage and Family Therapists $81,170
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $74,860
- Healthcare Social Workers $72,370
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,920
- Social Workers, All Other $63,560
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,500
- Health Education Specialists $61,660
- Community Health Workers $55,520
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,070
- Rehabilitation Counselors $46,700
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $42,210
- Social and Human Service Assistants $40,500
- Counselors, All Other $36,590
Building and grounds maintenance 9
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $54,600
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners $53,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $49,770
- Pest Control Workers $42,460
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $39,450
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $38,940
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $38,180
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,660
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,390
Legal 7
- Lawyers $125,710
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $123,640
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $103,790
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $59,310
- Legal Support Workers, All Other $58,070
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants $55,630
- Judicial Law Clerks $50,490
Farming, fishing and forestry 5
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Utah?
The median across all occupations is $48,600 a year, or $23.36 an hour, covering 1,709,790 wage and salary workers. Median rather than mean, because a handful of very high earners pull an average upward and describe nobody.
Which jobs pay the most in Utah?
Physicians, All Other ($232,740), Pediatricians, General ($194,160), Athletes and Sports Competitors ($178,920) lead the table. Medical specialities dominate the top of almost every state list, which says more about how the occupation is classified than about local conditions.
What does Utah employ the most people in?
Fast Food and Counter Workers, with 50,980 employed at a median of $28,670. The largest occupations in any state are usually retail, food service, transport and administrative roles.
Does a higher salary here mean more money in practice?
Not necessarily. Wages and living costs move together. Utah electricity averages 12.96¢ per kilowatt-hour against a national 16.44¢ in Texas as one comparison, and housing costs vary far more than that. Read a salary figure alongside what it costs to live where it is earned.