Highest-paying jobs in Utah
Answer
Family Medicine Physicians have the highest median pay in Utah, $297,510 a year, followed by airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers ($174,590) and chief executives ($171,880). The median for all jobs in Utah is $50,110, 24th of the 50 states and DC; adjusted for local prices it ranks 41st.
- Median salary, all jobs
- $50,110
- 24th of 51 · US $50,980
- Median hourly wage
- $24.09
- US $24.51
- Price level (US = 100)
- 98.9
- Median worth $50,686 at US prices (41st)
- Jobs
- 1,735,590
- 651 occupations published
How these lists work
Occupations with at least 500 jobs in Utah, ranked by median annual wage (BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates). Typical entry education from BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Occupations BLS did not publish for Utah are not listed. Methodology
The 25 highest-paying jobs in Utah
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | US median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $297,510 | $143.03 | 550 | $244,180 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 2 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $174,590 | — | 1,880 | $232,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $171,880 | $82.64 | 3,140 | $213,990 | Bachelor's degree |
| 4 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $168,060 | — | 3,520 | $107,310 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,610 | $78.66 | 8,810 | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $161,120 | $77.46 | 2,290 | $171,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Financial Managers | $150,450 | $72.33 | 8,860 | $166,570 | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $144,240 | $69.34 | 2,830 | $140,910 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $139,830 | $67.23 | 6,100 | $166,790 | Bachelor's degree |
| 10 | Sales Managers | $136,520 | $65.64 | 8,990 | $148,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Aerospace Engineers | $135,840 | $65.31 | 1,010 | $134,960 | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Database Administrators | $135,750 | $65.27 | 1,200 | $104,620 | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | $134,740 | $64.78 | 1,610 | $135,880 | Master's degree |
| 14 | Dentists, General | $133,320 | $64.10 | 1,020 | $170,950 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 15 | Lawyers | $132,830 | $63.86 | 7,020 | $159,670 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 16 | Public Relations Managers | $132,670 | $63.79 | 580 | $146,910 | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Database Architects | $131,740 | $63.34 | 630 | $139,500 | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Human Resources Managers | $131,380 | $63.16 | 2,240 | $149,280 | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Nurse Practitioners | $130,920 | $62.94 | 2,740 | $132,300 | Master's degree |
| 20 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $128,880 | — | 2,940 | $105,870 | Master's degree |
| 21 | Software Developers | $128,810 | $61.93 | 31,940 | $135,980 | Bachelor's degree |
| 22 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $128,430 | $61.75 | 1,570 | $130,220 | Bachelor's degree |
| 23 | Purchasing Managers | $125,940 | $60.55 | 510 | $148,080 | Bachelor's degree |
| 24 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $124,460 | — | 550 | $96,980 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 25 | Veterinarians | $123,990 | $59.61 | 640 | $130,100 | Doctoral or professional degree |
Highest-paying jobs in Utah without a degree
Typical entry education is a high school diploma, no formal credential, some college or a postsecondary certificate.
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $110,500 | $53.12 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 2 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | $105,980 | $50.95 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 3 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $102,180 | $49.13 | 3,010 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 4 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $101,220 | $48.66 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 5 | Flight Attendants | $82,730 | — | 2,490 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 6 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $81,600 | $39.23 | 1,850 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 7 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $78,930 | $37.95 | 6,980 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 8 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $78,920 | $37.94 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 9 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $77,310 | $37.17 | 5,500 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 10 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $77,280 | $37.15 | 14,270 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 11 | Advertising Sales Agents | $74,260 | $35.70 | 1,110 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 12 | Construction and Building Inspectors | $74,130 | $35.64 | 1,240 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 13 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $71,220 | $34.24 | 9,040 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 14 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $70,720 | $34.00 | 4,040 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | Food Service Managers | $69,480 | $33.40 | 2,400 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Most common jobs in Utah
| # | Occupation | Jobs | Median pay | Hourly median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 52,340 | $28,670 | $13.78 | No formal educational credential |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 47,570 | $33,900 | $16.30 | No formal educational credential |
| 3 | Customer Service Representatives | 44,490 | $43,140 | $20.74 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 4 | General and Operations Managers | 42,580 | $97,850 | $47.04 | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Office Clerks, General | 36,470 | $44,060 | $21.18 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 6 | Software Developers | 31,940 | $128,810 | $61.93 | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 29,670 | $42,370 | $20.37 | No formal educational credential |
| 8 | Registered Nurses | 27,420 | $84,600 | $40.67 | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 26,730 | $37,690 | $18.12 | No formal educational credential |
| 10 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 25,060 | $60,620 | $29.15 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 11 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 24,710 | $32,200 | $15.48 | No formal educational credential |
| 12 | Cashiers | 22,940 | $31,600 | $15.19 | No formal educational credential |
| 13 | Construction Laborers | 20,950 | $46,550 | $22.38 | No formal educational credential |
| 14 | Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 19,110 | $44,040 | $21.18 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 18,890 | $66,900 | $32.16 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 16 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 18,170 | $37,050 | — | Some college, no degree |
| 17 | Waiters and Waitresses | 17,790 | $31,150 | $14.98 | No formal educational credential |
| 18 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 17,130 | $35,880 | $17.25 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 19 | Project Management Specialists | 16,450 | $96,720 | $46.50 | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 16,210 | $62,580 | $30.09 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Jobs concentrated in Utah
Concentration is the location quotient: the occupation’s share of jobs in the state divided by its share nationally. 2.0× means twice as common as in the US overall.
| # | Occupation | Concentration vs. US | Jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subway and Streetcar Operators | 8.5× | 970 | $58,620 |
| 2 | Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | 6.3× | 1,100 | $31,430 |
| 3 | Continuous Mining Machine Operators | 5.7× | 890 | $59,420 |
| 4 | Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | 5.5× | 3,470 | $49,940 |
| 5 | Judicial Law Clerks | 4.2× | 630 | $51,900 |
| 6 | Tile and Stone Setters | 4.0× | 1,590 | $49,340 |
| 7 | Plasterers and Stucco Masons | 3.8× | 820 | $53,710 |
| 8 | Dental Laboratory Technicians | 3.4× | 1,300 | $47,110 |
| 9 | Forest and Conservation Technicians | 3.4× | 1,140 | $47,940 |
| 10 | Marriage and Family Therapists | 3.2× | 2,390 | $84,980 |
| 11 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | 3.0× | 1,250 | $94,700 |
| 12 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 2.8× | 2,610 | $51,020 |
What 135 careers pay in Utah
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| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $391,490 | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $328,730 | 50 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $496,010 | 280 |
| Neurologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $248,560 | 100 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200+ | — | — | $358,550 | 80 |
| OB-GYN | $437,170 | 1 | $442,193 | $292,910 | 200 |
| Radiologist | $417,250 | 16 | $422,044 | $420,860 | 380 |
| Psychiatrist | $299,670 | 14 | $303,113 | $281,870 | 260 |
| Pediatrician | $210,360 | 26 | $212,777 | $210,040 | 310 |
| Airline Pilot | $174,590 | 18 | $176,596 | $232,140 | 1,880 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $158,310 | 12 | $160,129 | $148,080 | 360 |
| Pharmacist | $144,240 | 16 | $145,897 | $140,910 | 2,830 |
| Marketing Manager | $139,830 | 26 | $141,437 | $166,790 | 6,100 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $135,840 | 15 | $137,401 | $134,960 | 1,010 |
| Physician Assistant | $134,740 | 24 | $136,288 | $135,880 | 1,610 |
| Dentist | $133,320 | 45 | $134,852 | $170,950 | 1,020 |
| Lawyer | $132,830 | 25 | $134,356 | $159,670 | 7,020 |
| Actuary | $132,720 | 8 | $134,245 | $130,000 | 180 |
| HR Manager | $131,380 | 29 | $132,890 | $149,280 | 2,240 |
| Nurse Midwife | $130,930 | 21 | $132,434 | $134,040 | 140 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,920 | 29 | $132,424 | $132,300 | 2,740 |
| School Principal | $128,880 | 10 | $130,361 | $105,870 | 2,940 |
| Software Engineer | $128,810 | 25 | $130,290 | $135,980 | 31,940 |
| CRNA | $126,600 | 44 | $128,055 | $236,590 | — |
| Veterinarian | $123,990 | 34 | $125,415 | $130,100 | 640 |
| Network Engineer | $121,000 | 32 | $122,390 | $134,050 | 1,330 |
| Optometrist | $119,070 | 43 | $120,438 | $136,570 | 380 |
| Healthcare Administrator | $114,980 | 29 | $116,301 | $123,860 | 4,860 |
| Cardiovascular Technologist | $113,510 | 1 | $114,814 | $74,310 | 1,250 |
| Data Scientist | $108,090 | 18 | $109,332 | $120,230 | 4,360 |
| Radiation Therapist | $107,660 | 12 | $108,897 | $105,310 | 70 |
| Computer Engineer | $106,950 | 32 | $108,179 | $161,740 | 430 |
| Electrical Engineer | $105,720 | 35 | $106,935 | $120,630 | 1,680 |
| Construction Manager | $105,200 | 33 | $106,409 | $114,990 | — |
| Audiologist | $104,450 | 11 | $105,650 | $95,780 | 120 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,500 | 24 | $103,678 | $104,110 | 3,370 |
| Lineman | $101,220 | 25 | $102,383 | $95,320 | 1,030 |
| Web Developer | $100,170 | 8 | $101,321 | $92,650 | 1,280 |
| Ultrasound Technician | $100,100 | 20 | $101,250 | $96,590 | 740 |
| UX Designer | $99,990 | 12 | $101,139 | $104,000 | 1,060 |
| Physical Therapist | $99,880 | 34 | $101,028 | $102,760 | 2,300 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $99,690 | 42 | $100,835 | $129,180 | 1,910 |
| Commercial Pilot | $99,610 | 42 | $100,755 | $123,220 | 540 |
| Psychologist | $99,170 | 21 | $100,310 | $100,580 | 1,020 |
| Operations Manager | $97,850 | 39 | $98,974 | $105,770 | 42,580 |
| Occupational Therapist | $97,150 | 33 | $98,266 | $100,330 | 1,030 |
| Civil Engineer | $96,830 | 37 | $97,943 | $100,840 | 5,670 |
| Project Manager | $96,720 | 30 | $97,831 | $102,320 | 16,450 |
| Meteorologist | $96,520 | 27 | $97,629 | $99,070 | 170 |
| Architect | $95,590 | 37 | $96,688 | $99,280 | 1,520 |
| Judge | $92,780 | 33 | $93,846 | $153,990 | 100 |
| Speech-language Pathologist | $91,560 | 25 | $92,612 | $97,870 | 1,460 |
| Financial Analyst | $91,370 | 35 | $92,420 | $102,740 | 4,510 |
| MRI Technician | $91,150 | 28 | $92,197 | $95,480 | 300 |
| Dental Hygienist | $91,120 | 35 | $92,167 | $98,100 | 3,780 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $90,870 | 29 | $91,914 | $109,370 | 280 |
| Chemical Engineer | $85,520 | 40 | $86,503 | $125,040 | — |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $84,980 | 6 | $85,956 | $66,940 | 2,390 |
| Registered Nurse | $84,600 | 32 | $85,572 | $97,550 | 27,420 |
| Labor and Delivery Nurse (RN data) | $84,600 | 32 | $85,572 | $97,550 | 27,420 |
| NICU Nurse (RN data) | $84,600 | 32 | $85,572 | $97,550 | 27,420 |
| Travel Nurse (RN data) | $84,600 | 32 | $85,572 | $97,550 | 27,420 |
| ICU Nurse (RN data) | $84,600 | 32 | $85,572 | $97,550 | 27,420 |
| Pediatric Nurse (RN data) | $84,600 | 32 | $85,572 | $97,550 | 27,420 |
| Business Analyst | $83,530 | 45 | $84,490 | $101,860 | 5,670 |
| Flight Attendant | $82,730 | 2 | $83,681 | $63,580 | 2,490 |
| Elevator Mechanic | $81,060 | 33 | $81,991 | $109,910 | 280 |
| Radiology Technician | $81,000 | 20 | $81,931 | $80,110 | 1,780 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $80,650 | 28 | $81,577 | $82,280 | 1,170 |
| Accountant | $79,990 | 22 | $80,909 | $83,680 | 15,490 |
| Detective | $78,920 | 36 | $79,827 | $93,790 | 550 |
| School Psychologist | $77,820 | 34 | $78,714 | $95,990 | 490 |
| Financial Advisor | $77,390 | 44 | $78,279 | $105,070 | 2,520 |
| Police Officer | $77,310 | 20 | $78,198 | $76,210 | 5,500 |
| High School Teacher | $76,330 | 18 | $77,207 | $72,040 | 11,030 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $74,810 | 17 | $75,670 | $63,970 | 14,820 |
| Marine Biologist (Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist data) | $73,920 | 28 | $74,769 | $76,780 | 370 |
| Mortician | $72,800 | 2 | $73,637 | $55,010 | 240 |
| HR Specialist | $71,750 | 21 | $72,574 | $75,940 | 9,900 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $70,160 | 40 | $70,966 | $79,870 | 2,080 |
| Claims Adjuster | $69,000 | 43 | $69,793 | $78,000 | 2,440 |
| Crane Operator | $67,410 | 25 | $68,185 | $68,080 | 440 |
| Correctional Officer | $67,290 | 12 | $68,063 | $58,940 | 2,050 |
| Forensic Scientist | $66,780 | 21 | $67,547 | $72,060 | 220 |
| Athletic Trainer | $65,980 | 9 | $66,738 | $62,520 | 340 |
| Paramedic | $65,420 | 13 | $66,172 | $60,600 | 960 |
| Nutritionist | $65,310 | 46 | $66,060 | $76,400 | 1,120 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $64,350 | 17 | $65,089 | $61,770 | 2,690 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $63,890 | 8 | $64,624 | $59,350 | 6,320 |
| LPN | $63,230 | 30 | $63,957 | $64,400 | 1,680 |
| Paralegal | $63,220 | 18 | $63,946 | $62,890 | 3,250 |
| Surgical Technician | $62,720 | 28 | $63,441 | $64,650 | 1,170 |
| Graphic Designer | $62,310 | 18 | $63,026 | $62,960 | 2,720 |
| Massage Therapist | $62,130 | 18 | $62,844 | $58,450 | 1,840 |
| Electrician | $62,000 | 34 | $62,712 | $63,190 | 11,450 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $61,980 | 41 | $62,692 | $68,380 | 970 |
| Plumber | $61,900 | 34 | $62,611 | $63,800 | 7,030 |
| Interior Designer | $61,740 | 32 | $62,449 | $67,190 | 1,110 |
| School Counselor | $61,320 | 30 | $62,025 | $64,330 | 4,070 |
| Insurance Agent | $61,230 | 30 | $61,934 | $62,280 | 4,620 |
| TSA Officer | $61,110 | 40 | $61,812 | $66,770 | 510 |
| IT Support Specialist | $61,110 | 20 | $61,812 | $61,860 | 11,120 |
| Truck Driver | $60,620 | 13 | $61,317 | $58,640 | 25,060 |
| Mail Carrier | $59,880 | 33 | $60,568 | $60,550 | 2,460 |
| Loan Officer | $59,440 | 50 | $60,123 | $76,690 | 3,990 |
| Garbage Collector | $59,310 | 11 | $59,992 | $49,690 | 960 |
| Chef | $59,060 | 34 | $59,739 | $62,470 | 1,740 |
| HVAC Technician | $58,730 | 35 | $59,405 | $61,010 | 5,580 |
| Welder | $58,380 | 23 | $59,051 | $53,750 | 4,440 |
| Private Investigator | $57,910 | 11 | $58,575 | $51,220 | 350 |
| Chiropractor | $53,900 | 48 | $54,519 | $79,200 | 490 |
| Librarian | $53,730 | 47 | $54,347 | $68,270 | 1,630 |
| Medical Billing and Coding Specialist | $52,870 | 24 | $53,478 | $51,140 | 1,910 |
| Carpenter | $52,360 | 36 | $52,962 | $60,580 | 15,220 |
| Bus Driver | $50,730 | 27 | $51,313 | $59,050 | 1,230 |
| Real Estate Agent | $50,720 | 29 | $51,303 | $52,830 | 4,240 |
| Medical Lab Technician | $49,090 | 49 | $49,654 | $62,930 | 6,370 |
| Firefighter | $48,310 | 32 | $48,865 | $59,280 | 2,870 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $48,140 | 9 | $48,693 | $45,750 | 5,030 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $47,980 | 19 | $48,531 | $47,700 | 600 |
| Auto Mechanic | $46,570 | 44 | $47,105 | $50,620 | 9,350 |
| Construction Worker | $46,550 | 31 | $47,085 | $47,120 | 20,950 |
| Esthetician | $45,490 | 21 | $46,013 | $45,330 | 1,160 |
| Medical Assistant | $45,360 | 25 | $45,881 | $45,690 | 9,990 |
| Personal Trainer | $44,800 | 27 | $45,315 | $47,160 | 6,830 |
| Phlebotomist | $40,630 | 33 | $41,097 | $45,230 | 1,680 |
| Vet Tech | $40,560 | 41 | $41,026 | $47,380 | 1,550 |
| CNA | $39,840 | 28 | $40,298 | $42,260 | 12,260 |
| EMT | $38,930 | 37 | $39,377 | $44,470 | 1,280 |
| Dental Assistant | $37,760 | 50 | $38,194 | $48,070 | 6,640 |
| Substitute Teacher | $36,490 | 31 | $36,909 | $41,670 | 4,710 |
| Cosmetologist | $35,140 | 24 | $35,544 | $35,790 | 2,810 |
| Bartender | $32,150 | 22 | $32,519 | $34,340 | 3,350 |
| Nail Technician | $28,820 | 44 | $29,151 | $35,760 | 1,150 |
| Barber | $25,370 | 35 | $25,662 | $38,210 | 320 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates; adjusted with BEA regional price parities (2024). Rank among states: 1 = highest median of the states with published data.