Salary in Utah: -2% Below National

Utah has the fastest-growing tech sector outside the coasts, with Silicon Slopes anchoring SaaS, fintech, and AI startups along the Wasatch Front. Tourism, outdoor recreation, and healthcare add a diverse base.

Quick Answer

As of April 2026, salaries in Utah run -2% below the US national median. Cost of living index: 102 (vs 100 nationally). State income tax applies. Unemployment rate 3.3%. Utah has the fastest-growing tech sector outside the coasts, with Silicon Slopes anchoring SaaS, fintech, and AI startups along the Wasatch Front. Tourism, outdoor recreation, and healthcare add a diverse base.

Salary Multiplier

0.98×

Cost of Living

102

Unemployment

3.3%

Income Tax

Yes

Top Industries in Utah

Tech (Silicon Slopes)HealthcareTourismFinanceAerospace

Salaries by Job in Utah

50 jobs sorted by Utah median salary.

Job	Category	Median	Top 10%
Physician	Healthcare	$224,714	$392,000
AI Engineer	Technology	$181,300	$313,600
Dentist	Healthcare	$167,492	$279,300
Machine Learning Engineer	Technology	$158,760	$289,100
Marketing Manager	Marketing	$155,114	$215,600
Site Reliability Engineer	Technology	$151,900	$250,635
Lawyer	Legal	$142,845	$245,000
Security Engineer	Technology	$139,160	$229,614
Product Manager	Technology	$135,593	$210,700
Pharmacist	Healthcare	$134,730	$161,700
Sales Manager	Sales	$132,457	$215,600
Cloud Engineer	Technology	$132,300	$218,295
Software Engineer	Technology	$129,625	$204,448
DevOps Engineer	Technology	$127,400	$191,100
HR Manager	Human Resources	$127,400	$196,000
Mobile Developer	Technology	$127,400	$210,210
Nurse Practitioner	Healthcare	$125,920	$171,500
Backend Developer	Technology	$125,440	$206,976
Full Stack Developer	Technology	$117,600	$194,040
Cybersecurity Analyst	Technology	$117,463	$171,500
Frontend Developer	Technology	$115,640	$190,806
Electrical Engineer	Engineering	$108,329	$171,500
Scrum Master	Technology	$107,800	$177,870
Data Scientist	Technology	$105,860	$180,408
Supply Chain Manager	Operations	$102,900	$169,785
Operations Manager	Operations	$100,401	$171,500
Financial Analyst	Finance	$97,892	$171,500
Physical Therapist	Healthcare	$97,716	$127,400
Mechanical Engineer	Engineering	$97,520	$149,940
UX Designer	Design	$96,040	$161,700
Occupational Therapist	Healthcare	$94,443	$122,500
Project Manager	Operations	$94,080	$161,700
Financial Planner	Finance	$94,080	$155,232
Civil Engineer	Engineering	$93,972	$141,718
Customer Success Manager	Operations	$93,100	$153,615
Web Developer	Technology	$90,895	$142,100
QA Engineer	Technology	$90,160	$148,764
Business Analyst	Operations	$86,887	$142,100
Content Marketing Manager	Marketing	$86,240	$142,296
Registered Nurse	Healthcare	$84,349	$130,026
Data Analyst	Technology	$82,320	$135,828
Accountant	Finance	$78,282	$130,036
Recruiter	Human Resources	$73,500	$121,275
Executive Assistant	Operations	$70,560	$116,424
Social Media Manager	Marketing	$70,560	$116,424
Copywriter	Marketing	$70,560	$116,424
Teacher	Education	$63,837	$100,176
Paralegal	Legal	$60,760	$100,254
Graphic Designer	Design	$59,025	$93,100
Real Estate Agent	Sales	$55,488	$161,700

Methodology

Utah salary figures are computed by adjusting the BLS national median for each job by Utah's state-level multiplier of 0.98× — a composite of state-level OEWS data and BEA Regional Price Parities. Last reviewed April 29, 2026.

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