Comprehensive salary overview for Utah based on 1,679,520 workers across 697 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Utah based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $232,740 | $251,350 | 3,500 |
| 2 | Pediatricians, General | $194,160 | $216,240 | 250 |
| 3 | Athletes and Sports Competitors | $178,920 | $244,150 | 290 |
| 4 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $168,530 | $215,450 | 60 |
| 5 | Petroleum Engineers | $166,580 | $170,420 | 380 |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $163,980 | $204,600 | 3,980 |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $162,400 | $167,680 | 8,090 |
| 8 | Air Traffic Controllers | $156,120 | $147,090 | 350 |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,990 | $156,950 | 2,480 |
| 10 | Podiatrists | $146,330 | $181,780 | 90 |
| 11 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,020 | $157,220 | 100 |
| 12 | Nurse Midwives | $138,020 | $135,190 | 100 |
| 13 | Financial Manager | $137,760 | $158,110 | 8,670 |
| 14 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $137,530 | $187,780 | N/A |
| 15 | Pharmacist | $136,230 | $131,280 | 3,120 |
| 16 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $136,030 | $156,660 | 3,260 |
| 17 | Marketing Manager | $135,190 | $147,100 | 6,560 |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | $134,390 | $128,370 | 1,670 |
| 19 | Physicists | $133,900 | $147,660 | 60 |
| 20 | Public Relations Managers | $133,440 | $143,230 | 600 |
| 21 | Airline Pilot | $133,230 | $160,530 | 1,780 |
| 22 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $132,920 | $134,050 | 170 |
| 23 | Dentists, General | $132,270 | $148,860 | 740 |
| 24 | Human Resources Manager | $131,070 | $137,930 | 2,070 |
| 25 | Aerospace Engineers | $130,670 | $128,730 | 1,000 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Utah by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Craft Artists | $20,030 | N/A |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $22,880 | 150 |
| Barbers | $25,290 | 290 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $25,570 | 1,410 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $26,310 | 3,380 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,170 | 5,960 |
| Taxi Drivers | $27,370 | 60 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,760 | 3,790 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $27,860 | 840 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $28,280 | 2,310 |
The most common jobs in Utah by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 50,980 | $28,670 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 48,770 | $40,150 |
| General and Operations Managers | 45,910 | $91,230 |
| Retail Salespersons | 39,580 | $34,300 |
| Office Clerks, General | 36,950 | $41,530 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 29,750 | $39,570 |
| Software Developer | 29,160 | $127,390 |
| Cashiers | 27,810 | $30,290 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 26,990 | $37,800 |
| Registered Nurse | 25,780 | $82,270 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.