Top Paying Jobs in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 140,120 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Radiologists ($449,940), Neurologists ($376,490), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($344,220). The cost of living index is 100.87 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,241/month.
$134K
Avg. median salary
100.87
Cost of living index
$1,241
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Salt Lake City-Murray
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $99K | $47.45/hr |
| 92 | Genetic Counselors | Healthcare | $98K | $47.32/hr |
| 93 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $98K | $47.31/hr |
| 94 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $98K | $47.12/hr |
| 95 | Riggers | Repair & Maintenance | $98K | $47.04/hr |
| 96 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $98K | N/A |
| 97 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $97K | $46.86/hr |
| 98 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $97K | $46.59/hr |
| 99 | Special Education Teachers, Middle School | Education | $96K | N/A |
| 100 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $96K | $45.98/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+0.9% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,241/mo
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