Average and median wage in Utah
Half of the 1,735,590 workers in Utah earn less than $50,110 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $66,290, or $31.87 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $30,040 or less and the top 10% $119,990 or more. The average is 5% less than the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median about the same as the U.S. median ($50,980).
- $30K10th
- $38K25th
- $50KMedian
- $79K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Utah per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,290 | $31.87 | $69,770 |
| Median | $50,110 | $24.09 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $30,040 | $14.44 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $37,520 | $18.04 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $78,560 | $37.77 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $119,990 | $57.69 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in Utah
- Salt Lake City$71,660
- Provo$64,230
- Ogden$62,490
- Logan$58,880
- St. George$55,920
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $71,660 | $55,240 | $56,054 | 101 | $568,656 |
| Provo | $64,230 | $48,010 | $50,931 | 98 | $546,641 |
| Ogden | $62,490 | $48,900 | $49,610 | 100 | $520,531 |
| Logan | $58,880 | $46,360 | $46,870 | 96 | $469,336 |
| St. George | $55,920 | $45,140 | $44,623 | 97 | $530,009 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in Utah
- Neurologists · Salt Lake City$388,860
- Radiologists · Salt Lake City$377,180
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists · Ogden$366,280
- Family Medicine Physicians · Provo$335,130
- General Internal Medicine Physicians · Salt Lake City$321,270
- Family Medicine Physicians · Salt Lake City$311,950
- Physicians, All Other · Provo$302,910
- Psychiatrists · Salt Lake City$291,280
- Physicians, All Other · St. George$282,530
- Physicians, All Other · Logan$279,820
Most common jobs in Utah
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 52,340 | $29,100 | $28,670 | $29,510 |
| Retail Salespersons | 47,570 | $36,740 | $33,900 | $37,470 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 44,490 | $44,570 | $43,140 | $46,200 |
| General and Operations Managers | 42,580 | $118,950 | $97,850 | $126,150 |
| Office Clerks, General | 36,470 | $45,820 | $44,060 | $48,660 |
| Software Developers | 31,940 | $129,860 | $128,810 | $133,750 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 29,670 | $42,720 | $42,370 | $43,850 |
| Registered Nurses | 27,420 | $90,950 | $84,600 | $93,450 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 26,730 | $38,780 | $37,690 | $39,880 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 25,060 | $60,900 | $60,620 | $62,500 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in Utah
Utah income tax and take-home pay
Take-home figures on these pages apply Utah's 2026 income tax rules for a single filer with the standard deduction, plus federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security and Medicare. Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
- $100K salary after taxes in every stateWhere Utah ranks for take-home pay
- Median vs. average salaryWhy Utah's median is below its average
Cost of living: Utah vs other states
Utah at a glance
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Salary in Utah: questions
What is the average salary in Utah?
$66,290 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is 5% less than the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in Utah?
$50,110 a year: half of Utah workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in Utah?
$31.87 an hour on average, and $24.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in Utah pays the most?
Salt Lake City, with an average of $71,660 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is Utah expensive to live in?
BEA puts Utah prices in line with the U.S. average (price parity 98.9). Within the state, Salt Lake City 101, Ogden 100, Provo 98 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in Utah.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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