Average salary in Utah
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Utah is $66,290 a year and the median is $50,110, across 1,735,590 jobs (BLS May 2025). Utah ranks #21 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $66,290 |
| Median salary | $50,110 |
| Median hourly wage | $24.09 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $30,040 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $119,990 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $52,841 |
Highest-paying jobs in Utah
- Family Medicine Physician: $297,510
- Physician: $228,060
- Airline Pilot: $174,590
- Chief Executive: $171,880
- Health Specialties Teacher: $168,060
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $163,610
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $161,120
- Financial Manager: $150,450
- Pharmacist: $144,240
- Marketing Manager: $139,830
- Sales Manager: $136,520
- Manager: $134,890
- Physician Assistant: $134,740
- Dentist: $133,320
- Lawyer: $132,830
- Human Resources Manager: $131,380
- Nurse Practitioner: $130,920
- Education Administrator: $128,880
- Software Engineer: $128,810
- Electronics Engineer: $128,430
Most common jobs in Utah
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 52,340 | $28,670 |
| Retail Salesperson | 47,570 | $33,900 |
| Customer Service Representative | 44,490 | $43,140 |
| General and Operations Manager | 42,580 | $97,850 |
| Office Clerk | 36,470 | $44,060 |
| Software Engineer | 31,940 | $128,810 |
| Laborer and Freight | 29,670 | $42,370 |
| Registered Nurse | 27,420 | $84,600 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 26,730 | $37,690 |
| Truck Driver | 25,060 | $60,620 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 24,710 | $32,200 |
| Cashier | 22,940 | $31,600 |
| Construction Laborer | 20,950 | $46,550 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | 19,110 | $44,040 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | 18,890 | $66,900 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Utah?
$66,290 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $50,110 ($24.09/hour), per BLS May 2025. Utah ranks #21 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Utah?
Family Medicine Physician ($297,510), Physician ($228,060), Airline Pilot ($174,590), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Utah?
Earning more than the median of $50,110 puts you above half of Utah workers; the top 10% earn over $119,990.