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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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Chief Executives | Management | $172K | $82.64/hr |
| 12 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $168K | N/A |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $164K | $78.66/hr |
| 14 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $161K | $77.46/hr |
| 15 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $158K | $76.11/hr |
| 16 | Physicists | Science | $157K | $75.37/hr |
| 17 | Financial Managers | Management | $150K | $72.33/hr |
| 18 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $144K | $69.34/hr |
| 19 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $140K | $67.48/hr |
| 20 | Marketing Managers | Management | $140K | $67.23/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Utah
These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.
Cost of living vs. national average-1.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,350/mo
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