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Average Salary in Utah
This page shows what jobs actually pay in Utah, occupation by occupation, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for May 2024. BLS publishes wage estimates for 689 occupations in Utah. For context, the U.S. all-occupation mean annual wage in May 2024 was $67,920, the median wage was $23.80 an hour, and total U.S. employment covered by the survey was 154,187,380 jobs. Use the tables below to see Utah's highest-paying occupations, its largest occupations, and which Utah jobs pay more — or less — than the same job nationally.
Highest-paying occupations in Utah
The highest-paying occupation BLS publishes for Utah is neurologists, with a mean annual wage of $239,200+ — 403.6% higher than the U.S. all-occupation mean of $67,920 — and a median wage of $239,200+ across 60 jobs. Compared with the same occupation nationally (mean $239,200+), Utah pays 19.5% higher for this work. Next on the list are obstetricians and gynecologists at a mean of $239,200+ and psychiatrists at $239,200+. These top-paying fields are small: together the top three employ 380 people in Utah, so they describe the top of the Utah wage ladder rather than the typical worker's experience.
| Occupation | Employment | Median hourly | Median annual | Mean annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neurologists | 60 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 190 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Psychiatrists | 130 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Radiologists | 240 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 650 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 120 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Physicians, All Other | 3,500 | $111.89 | $232,740 | $239,200+ |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | 290 | — | $178,920 | $239,200+ |
| Anesthesiologists | 720 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 100 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Surgeons, All Other | 200 | $115.00+ | $239,200+ | $239,200+ |
| Pediatricians, General | 250 | $93.35 | $194,160 | $216,240 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | 60 | $81.02 | $168,530 | $215,450 |
| Chief Executives | 3,980 | $78.84 | $163,980 | $204,600 |
| Podiatrists | 90 | $70.35 | $146,330 | $181,780 |
Largest occupations in Utah
The occupation with the most jobs in Utah is fast food and counter workers, employing an estimated 50,980 people at a median annual wage of $28,670 and a mean of $29,030. Nationally the same occupation pays a median of $30,480, so Utah's typical pay for this work runs 5.9% lower. The next-largest occupations are customer service representatives (48,770 jobs, median $40,150) and general and operations managers (45,910 jobs, median $91,230). Because these occupations are so large, their wages move the overall picture of Utah pay far more than the small, highly paid fields above.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | Mean annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 50,980 | $28,670 | $29,030 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 48,770 | $40,150 | $43,040 |
| General and Operations Managers | 45,910 | $91,230 | $114,710 |
| Retail Salespersons | 39,580 | $34,300 | $38,600 |
| Office Clerks, General | 36,950 | $41,530 | $44,330 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 29,750 | $39,570 | $41,410 |
| Software Developers | 29,160 | $127,390 | $126,650 |
| Cashiers | 27,810 | $30,290 | $31,570 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 26,990 | $37,800 | $38,410 |
| Registered Nurses | 25,780 | $82,270 | $88,240 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 24,670 | $30,390 | $33,190 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 24,280 | $59,580 | $59,460 |
| Construction Laborers | 22,230 | $46,100 | $47,750 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 19,030 | $42,110 | $44,260 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 18,770 | $63,970 | $70,620 |
Where Utah pays a premium — and where it lags
Comparing each occupation's Utah median with its own national median shows where Utah's labor market is strong. Among occupations with at least 1,000 Utah jobs, the largest premium is for health specialties teachers, postsecondary: a median of $136,030 in Utah versus $105,620 nationally, 28.8% higher. The largest discount is for airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers, at $133,230 in Utah versus $226,600 nationally, 41.2% lower. In total, 64 of the 276 occupations with 1,000 or more Utah jobs pay a median above their national median. Separately, 215 of the 689 occupations published for Utah have a median annual wage above the U.S. all-occupation mean of $67,920, which underlines how much of Utah's job base sits in lower-wage service work even in a state with high-paying headline jobs.
| Occupation | Utah median | U.S. median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $136,030 | $105,620 | +28.8% |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $81,170 | $63,780 | +27.3% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $75,490 | $62,970 | +19.9% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $124,650 | $104,070 | +19.8% |
| Tax Preparers | $58,660 | $50,560 | +16.0% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $54,280 | $78,490 | -30.8% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $39,110 | $57,090 | -31.5% |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $30,010 | $44,930 | -33.2% |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $67,210 | $102,140 | -34.2% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $133,230 | $226,600 | -41.2% |
Utah salary FAQ
What is the highest-paying job in Utah?
By average pay, neurologists is the highest-paying occupation BLS publishes for Utah, with a mean annual wage of $239,200+ and a median of $239,200+ in May 2024.
What is the average salary in Utah?
For context, the U.S. all-occupation mean annual wage was $67,920 in May 2024. In Utah, the largest occupation, fast food and counter workers, paid a median of $28,670 across 50,980 jobs, and the tables on this page show mean and median pay for all 689 published occupations.
How many jobs does the largest occupation in Utah have?
Fast Food and Counter Workers is the largest occupation published for Utah, with an estimated 50,980 jobs in May 2024 and a mean annual wage of $29,030.
Which occupations pay more in Utah than in the U.S. overall?
Among occupations with at least 1,000 Utah jobs, health specialties teachers, postsecondary shows the largest premium: a median of $136,030 in Utah versus $105,620 nationally, 28.8% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Figures checked October 2026.