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401 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Utah (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 401 occupations in Utah with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Obstetricians and Gynecologists at $437,170/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $50K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

401
Jobs Over $50K

$437,170

#1: Obstetricians and Gynecologists

$83,849

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

796,760

Workers in These Jobs

All 401 Jobs Paying Over $50K in Utah

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$437,170	$385,660	200
2	Radiologists	$417,250	$378,420	380
3	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$331,720	$303,040	210
4	Psychiatrists	$299,670	$288,370	260
5	Family Medicine Physicians	$297,510	$297,110	550
6	Pediatricians, General	$210,360	$220,460	310
7	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$188,490	$250,050	30
8	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$174,590	$214,140	1,880
9	Petroleum Engineers	$172,840	$169,810	280
10	Chief Executives	$171,880	$225,320	3,140
11	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$168,060	$174,050	3,520
12	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$163,610	$169,960	8,810
13	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$161,120	$165,940	2,290
14	Air Traffic Controllers	$158,310	$147,710	360
15	Physicists	$156,760	$165,140	30
16	Financial Managers	$150,450	$168,050	8,860
17	Pharmacists	$144,240	$138,140	2,830
18	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$140,370	$178,200	140
19	Marketing Managers	$139,830	$152,090	6,100
20	Sales Managers	$136,520	$152,820	8,990
21	Aerospace Engineers	$135,840	$139,280	1,010
22	Database Administrators	$135,750	$121,270	1,200
23	Physician Assistants	$134,740	$132,530	1,610
24	Dentists, General	$133,320	$144,880	1,020
25	Lawyers	$132,830	$169,480	7,020
26	Actuaries	$132,720	$131,390	180
27	Public Relations Managers	$132,670	$148,790	580
28	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$132,620	$138,720	200
29	Database Architects	$131,740	$140,270	630
30	Human Resources Managers	$131,380	$142,570	2,240
31	Nurse Midwives	$130,930	$128,650	140
32	Nurse Practitioners	$130,920	$137,060	2,740
33	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$128,880	$125,180	2,940
34	Software Developers	$128,810	$129,860	31,940
35	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$128,430	$130,050	1,570
36	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$128,370	$129,440	150
37	Materials Scientists	$126,840	$126,590	110
38	Nurse Anesthetists	$126,600	$139,750	N/A
39	Purchasing Managers	$125,940	$130,820	510
40	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$125,520	$127,460	230
41	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$124,460	$123,530	550
42	Veterinarians	$123,990	$139,770	640
43	Administrative Services Managers	$123,700	$133,120	1,670
44	Athletes and Sports Competitors	$122,800	$229,290	340
45	Training and Development Managers	$122,630	$128,570	450
46	Computer Network Architects	$121,000	$127,970	1,330
47	Natural Sciences Managers	$119,430	$132,290	N/A
48	Optometrists	$119,070	$128,180	380
49	Sales Engineers	$117,650	$113,030	480
50	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$115,870	$136,750	460
51	Industrial Production Managers	$115,290	$124,640	2,590
52	Medical and Health Services Managers	$114,980	$134,450	4,860
53	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$114,250	$114,190	100
54	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$113,510	$140,290	1,250
55	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$111,770	$110,560	120
56	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$110,500	$111,170	1,360
57	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$110,410	$107,240	340
58	Data Scientists	$108,090	$114,880	4,360
59	Radiation Therapists	$107,660	$115,170	70
60	Power Plant Operators	$107,120	$106,170	420
61	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$106,980	$115,770	260
62	Computer Hardware Engineers	$106,950	$114,910	430
63	Art Directors	$106,500	$110,860	290
64	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$105,980	$96,490	600
65	Electrical Engineers	$105,720	$118,630	1,680
66	Construction Managers	$105,200	$111,080	N/A
67	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,180	$118,190	320
68	Computer Programmers	$104,890	$103,490	690
69	Audiologists	$104,450	$106,610	120
70	Industrial Engineers	$103,940	$109,070	5,520
71	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,510	$100,330	40
72	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$103,380	$108,540	190
73	Environmental Engineers	$103,380	$107,910	410
74	Mechanical Engineers	$102,500	$107,410	3,370
75	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,180	$98,590	50
76	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$102,180	$111,480	3,010
77	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,110	$114,960	200
78	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$101,220	$93,200	1,030
79	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$100,420	$118,270	2,320
80	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$100,380	$93,900	770
81	Web Developers	$100,170	$98,420	1,280
82	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$100,100	$96,590	740
83	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$99,990	$106,760	1,060
84	Physical Therapists	$99,880	$99,790	2,300
85	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,860	$99,760	120
86	Information Security Analysts	$99,690	$105,680	1,910
87	Commercial Pilots	$99,610	$115,970	540
88	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$99,350	$101,830	70
89	Facilities Managers	$99,320	$103,860	1,770
90	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$99,170	$104,390	1,020
91	Computer Systems Analysts	$98,770	$99,180	2,950
92	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$98,570	$96,210	110
93	Genetic Counselors	$98,430	$102,130	50
94	Gas Plant Operators	$98,300	$94,590	160
95	General and Operations Managers	$97,850	$118,950	42,580
96	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,240	$103,480	180
97	Occupational Therapists	$97,150	$97,210	1,030
98	Civil Engineers	$96,830	$100,300	5,670
99	Project Management Specialists	$96,720	$101,770	16,450
100	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$96,530	$92,180	70
101	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$96,520	$92,780	170
102	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$95,820	$101,210	2,050
103	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$95,590	$103,260	1,520
104	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$95,410	$102,310	60
105	Fundraising Managers	$95,190	$104,110	130
106	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$94,700	$109,430	1,250
107	Landscape Architects	$94,430	$92,720	90
108	Hydrologists	$94,190	$97,230	80
109	Riggers	$93,640	$89,230	490
110	Podiatrists	$93,270	$165,970	120
111	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$93,090	$94,540	200
112	Real Estate Brokers	$92,830	$96,480	N/A
113	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$92,780	$114,690	100
114	Financial Examiners	$92,000	$102,640	960
115	Speech-Language Pathologists	$91,560	$90,630	1,460
116	Financial and Investment Analysts	$91,370	$98,700	4,510
117	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$91,150	$96,360	300
118	Dental Hygienists	$91,120	$87,770	3,780
119	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$90,870	$95,960	280
120	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$90,710	$98,090	1,020
121	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$90,200	$90,870	1,230
122	Operations Research Analysts	$90,200	$93,310	810
123	Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	$90,020	$88,490	50
124	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$89,990	$97,600	300
125	Budget Analysts	$88,610	$93,760	280
126	Statisticians	$88,610	$95,650	300
127	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$88,210	$91,180	320
128	Materials Engineers	$88,080	$100,130	460
129	Transit and Railroad Police	$87,770	$85,840	80
130	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$86,890	$85,530	N/A
131	Chemical Engineers	$85,520	$96,460	N/A
132	Marriage and Family Therapists	$84,980	$93,610	2,390
133	Emergency Management Directors	$84,860	$88,350	170
134	Registered Nurses	$84,600	$90,950	27,420
135	Urban and Regional Planners	$84,360	$87,220	500
136	Rail Car Repairers	$83,980	$78,560	100
137	Management Analysts	$83,530	$86,900	5,670
138	Logisticians	$83,300	$87,220	3,760
139	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,270	$88,080	370
140	Social and Community Service Managers	$83,200	$87,870	2,140
141	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,990	$90,220	40
142	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$82,940	$96,700	1,560
143	Flight Attendants	$82,730	$88,930	2,490
144	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$82,570	$87,350	50
145	Music Directors and Composers	$82,570	$83,970	150
146	Funeral Home Managers	$82,510	$87,490	160
147	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,320	$79,910	580
148	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$82,100	$87,700	2,600
149	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$81,990	$100,670	160
150	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,850	$92,240	100
151	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,750	$88,570	140
152	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$81,600	$88,790	1,850
153	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,580	$90,700	300
154	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$81,060	$90,030	280
155	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$81,000	$81,930	1,780
156	Chemists	$80,770	$85,710	910
157	Respiratory Therapists	$80,650	$80,500	1,170
158	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,610	$93,090	70
159	Technical Writers	$80,270	$85,950	570
160	Accountants and Auditors	$79,990	$87,700	15,490
161	Cost Estimators	$79,610	$85,510	2,800
162	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$79,400	$83,850	370
163	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$79,360	$79,790	290
164	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$79,180	$80,660	5,960
165	Survey Researchers	$79,090	$101,930	50
166	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$78,930	$82,580	6,980
167	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$78,920	$89,940	550
168	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$78,920	$78,740	690
169	Conservation Scientists	$78,850	$80,840	410
170	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,720	$97,180	60
171	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,570	$78,600	180
172	Healthcare Social Workers	$78,150	$78,270	1,750
173	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,950	$87,130	180
174	School Psychologists	$77,820	$81,120	490
175	Financial Risk Specialists	$77,770	$88,960	630
176	Personal Financial Advisors	$77,390	$117,140	2,520
177	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$77,310	$78,760	5,500
178	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$77,280	$81,000	14,270
179	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,090	$75,460	330
180	Epidemiologists	$76,960	$83,700	190
181	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,790	$84,090	190
182	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$76,680	$82,890	400
183	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,650	$75,550	80
184	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$76,490	$78,280	110
185	Producers and Directors	$76,350	$92,790	1,670
186	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,350	$73,350	110
187	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$76,330	$75,460	11,030
188	Film and Video Editors	$76,240	$76,240	370
189	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$75,500	$73,820	750
190	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$75,320	$73,720	N/A
191	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$75,220	$76,710	150
192	Foresters	$75,210	$75,260	40
193	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$74,810	$73,630	14,820
194	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$74,540	$78,730	4,090
195	Credit Analysts	$74,430	$86,400	750
196	Advertising Sales Agents	$74,260	$87,110	1,110
197	Floor Sanders and Finishers	$74,240	$72,820	30
198	Construction and Building Inspectors	$74,130	$73,580	1,240
199	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$73,920	$74,110	120
200	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$73,920	$73,730	370
201	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$73,450	$75,460	240
202	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$73,280	$78,770	420
203	Food Scientists and Technologists	$73,280	$87,460	120
204	Surveyors	$73,230	$75,790	650
205	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$73,090	$71,440	300
206	Helpers--Roofers	$72,860	$67,710	120
207	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$72,800	$70,730	240
208	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$72,760	$72,130	60
209	Insurance Underwriters	$72,730	$76,430	490
210	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$72,670	$74,730	1,420
211	Microbiologists	$72,600	$79,830	120
212	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$72,380	$70,410	730
213	Human Resources Specialists	$71,750	$77,610	9,900
214	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$71,220	$74,620	9,040
215	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$70,720	$71,920	4,040
216	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$70,400	$69,480	N/A
217	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$70,160	$74,900	2,080
218	Mechanical Drafters	$70,000	$72,730	490
219	Food Service Managers	$69,480	$73,880	2,400
220	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$69,000	$72,710	2,440
221	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,270	$95,540	120
222	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$67,910	$69,450	50
223	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$67,490	$72,920	1,400
224	Brokerage Clerks	$67,410	$68,420	320
225	Crane and Tower Operators	$67,410	$70,970	440
226	Compliance Officers	$67,370	$75,160	3,760
227	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$67,300	$75,290	80
228	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$67,290	$67,930	2,050
229	Lodging Managers	$67,060	$84,370	N/A
230	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$66,900	$73,160	18,890
231	Forensic Science Technicians	$66,780	$69,720	220
232	Tax Preparers	$66,720	$67,520	1,190
233	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,220	$74,560	790
234	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$66,080	$66,980	280
235	Athletic Trainers	$65,980	$70,450	340
236	Instructional Coordinators	$65,780	$70,340	3,680
237	Interpreters and Translators	$65,770	$66,250	850
238	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$65,650	$68,010	2,160
239	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$65,610	$71,100	150
240	Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders	$65,500	$56,870	100
241	Paramedics	$65,420	$68,560	960
242	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$65,310	$66,410	1,120
243	Avionics Technicians	$65,270	$68,800	180
244	Editors	$65,040	$73,400	590
245	Mechanical Door Repairers	$64,660	$65,020	N/A
246	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$64,660	$80,410	4,520
247	Writers and Authors	$64,530	$71,670	410
248	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,500	$72,450	90
249	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$64,490	$67,510	630
250	Transportation Inspectors	$64,480	$78,150	210
251	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$64,350	$64,930	2,690
252	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$64,290	$69,460	1,820
253	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$64,290	$77,910	3,020
254	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$64,210	$65,640	1,220
255	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$63,890	$69,370	6,320
256	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$63,580	$66,750	2,230
257	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$63,460	$60,990	320
258	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$63,230	$62,110	1,680
259	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$63,220	$67,810	3,250
260	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$63,190	$69,280	530
261	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$63,190	$67,870	60
262	Sheet Metal Workers	$63,140	$63,690	1,810
263	Millwrights	$63,040	$64,650	220
264	Surgical Technologists	$62,720	$65,620	1,170
265	Public Relations Specialists	$62,670	$74,170	1,800
266	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$62,630	$71,490	14,510
267	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$62,620	$73,030	480
268	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$62,600	$66,490	6,830
269	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$62,580	$77,030	16,210
270	Graphic Designers	$62,310	$67,600	2,720
271	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$62,210	$64,770	1,160
272	Massage Therapists	$62,130	$65,980	1,840
273	Electricians	$62,000	$65,290	11,450
274	Physical Therapist Assistants	$61,980	$62,470	970
275	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$61,980	$74,740	13,900
276	Traffic Technicians	$61,970	$63,620	30
277	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$61,900	$64,210	7,030
278	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$61,880	$77,340	240
279	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,870	$65,200	900
280	Fundraisers	$61,820	$67,740	920
281	Interior Designers	$61,740	$66,290	1,110
282	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$61,650	$64,980	4,550
283	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$61,590	$67,520	250
284	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$61,320	$66,970	4,070
285	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$61,290	$65,210	1,890
286	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$61,290	$61,930	1,900
287	Machinists	$61,280	$61,800	3,810
288	Insurance Sales Agents	$61,230	$76,740	4,620
289	Labor Relations Specialists	$61,190	$81,260	250
290	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$61,150	$59,920	980
291	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$61,130	$64,010	5,440
292	Computer User Support Specialists	$61,110	$65,410	11,120
293	Transportation Security Screeners	$61,110	$60,420	510
294	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$60,980	$67,970	400
295	Training and Development Specialists	$60,900	$68,760	6,140
296	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$60,850	$61,280	1,180
297	Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$60,790	$58,230	1,350
298	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$60,740	$60,840	7,880
299	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$60,620	$60,900	25,060
300	Postal Service Clerks	$60,530	$60,930	620
301	Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	$60,510	$58,980	330
302	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$60,490	$60,730	310
303	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$60,450	$59,730	1,590
304	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$60,410	$61,950	120
305	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$60,090	$59,500	800
306	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	$59,980	$57,920	N/A
307	Wellhead Pumpers	$59,970	$64,000	130
308	Curators	$59,910	$62,460	50
309	Soil and Plant Scientists	$59,900	$67,370	90
310	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$59,880	$62,210	2,460
311	Health Education Specialists	$59,790	$69,310	490
312	Airfield Operations Specialists	$59,780	$61,610	290
313	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$59,600	$60,220	360
314	Loan Officers	$59,440	$73,370	3,990
315	Continuous Mining Machine Operators	$59,420	$64,100	890
316	Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	$59,310	$56,420	960
317	Chefs and Head Cooks	$59,060	$58,880	1,740
318	Medical Equipment Repairers	$58,910	$61,640	600
319	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$58,730	$60,000	5,580
320	Acupuncturists	$58,620	$67,550	N/A
321	Subway and Streetcar Operators	$58,620	$58,240	970
322	Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers	$58,380	$55,770	N/A
323	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$58,380	$59,640	4,440
324	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$58,250	$56,670	1,630
325	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$58,240	$60,640	270
326	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$58,230	$66,570	110
327	Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	$58,090	$60,300	240
328	Hearing Aid Specialists	$57,940	$61,570	200
329	Private Detectives and Investigators	$57,910	$59,830	350
330	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$57,570	$67,330	80
331	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$57,430	$59,140	860
332	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$57,340	$61,980	280
333	Bailiffs	$57,290	$61,960	40
334	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$57,270	$63,820	80
335	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$57,200	$61,000	2,080
336	Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	$56,980	$62,950	80
337	Tree Trimmers and Pruners	$56,890	$59,890	200
338	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$56,790	$61,120	50
339	Tool and Die Makers	$56,740	$60,700	270
340	Travel Agents	$56,670	$54,700	440
341	Archivists	$56,660	$57,610	80
342	Recreational Therapists	$56,640	$58,520	210
343	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$56,430	$57,810	1,590
344	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$56,420	$55,480	5,340
345	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$56,290	$59,040	380
346	Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	$56,290	$58,990	1,060
347	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$56,100	$60,210	760
348	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$56,070	$58,200	190
349	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$55,990	$64,210	380
350	Highway Maintenance Workers	$55,970	$56,390	1,240
351	Community Health Workers	$55,700	$55,990	580
352	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$55,520	$54,610	180
353	Helpers--Extraction Workers	$55,490	$52,790	N/A
354	Procurement Clerks	$54,950	$55,890	540
355	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$54,330	$56,280	400
356	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$54,150	$57,570	1,970
357	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$54,120	$57,920	880
358	Agricultural Inspectors	$53,930	$53,690	120
359	Chiropractors	$53,900	$62,900	490
360	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$53,730	$61,500	1,630
361	Plasterers and Stucco Masons	$53,710	$57,210	820
362	Model Makers, Metal and Plastic	$53,650	$60,480	60
363	Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	$53,370	$52,810	N/A
364	Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	$53,080	$56,990	330
365	Biological Technicians	$52,960	$57,850	710
366	Tapers	$52,930	$55,400	210
367	Bus Drivers, School	$52,890	$53,430	1,920
368	Medical Records Specialists	$52,870	$57,160	1,910
369	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$52,860	$56,980	940
370	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$52,790	$53,940	1,960
371	Cargo and Freight Agents	$52,770	$58,600	590
372	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$52,760	$60,980	160
373	Parking Enforcement Workers	$52,670	$48,830	70
374	First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	$52,420	$54,760	2,240
375	Carpenters	$52,360	$55,360	15,220
376	Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	$52,300	$48,230	2,020
377	Photographers	$52,140	$51,290	660
378	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$52,090	$71,690	N/A
379	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$52,000	$59,670	1,930
380	Pipelayers	$52,000	$53,600	530
381	Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	$51,910	$50,120	50
382	Judicial Law Clerks	$51,900	$56,770	630
383	Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$51,770	$58,940	260
384	Pharmacy Aides	$51,600	$48,010	250
385	Glaziers	$51,470	$54,850	990
386	Credit Counselors	$51,330	$69,870	190
387	Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	$51,260	$50,690	150
388	Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	$51,130	$54,280	550
389	Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	$51,130	$55,100	1,280
390	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$51,020	$52,720	2,610
391	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$51,010	$53,460	2,040
392	Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	$50,840	$51,860	250
393	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$50,770	$63,570	1,240
394	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$50,740	$52,590	2,280
395	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$50,730	$51,590	1,230
396	Real Estate Sales Agents	$50,720	$53,610	4,240
397	Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$50,450	$54,010	16,090
398	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$50,200	$54,910	1,590
399	Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners	$50,180	$48,870	60
400	Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	$50,100	$51,810	370
401	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$50,010	$53,670	N/A

Utah High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Utah are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Transportation fields.

63.2% of all tracked occupations in UT earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,010/year (Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels), while the top earner makes $437,170/year.

Utah ranks #23 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Utah?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 401 occupations in Utah with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 63.2% of all tracked occupations in UT.

What is the highest paying job in Utah?

The highest paying occupation in Utah is Obstetricians and Gynecologists with a median salary of $437,170 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in Utah?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Utah is $50,010/year (Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Utah?

The average median salary among all 401 occupations that pay over $50K in Utah is $83,849 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K in Utah?

High-paying jobs in Utah typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics