Top Paying Jobs in Utah
Utah has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 177,360 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($437,170), Radiologists ($417,250), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($331,720). The cost of living index is 98.54 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,350/month.
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$135K
Avg. median salary
98.54
Cost of living index
$1,350
Median 2BR rent
3,432,816
Population
Highest paying careers in Utah
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $437K | $210.18/hr |
| 2 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $417K | $200.6/hr |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $332K | $159.48/hr |
| 4 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $300K | $144.07/hr |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $298K | $143.03/hr |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $228K | $109.64/hr |
| 7 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $210K | $101.13/hr |
| 8 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $188K | $90.62/hr |
| 9 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $175K | N/A |
| 10 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $173K | $83.1/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Utah
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Cost of living vs. national average-1.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,350/mo
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