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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.

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

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
41Nurse AnesthetistsHealthcare$127K$60.86/hr
42Purchasing ManagersManagement$126K$60.55/hr
43Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety EngineersEngineering$126K$60.34/hr
44Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$124KN/A
45VeterinariansHealthcare$124K$59.61/hr
46Administrative Services ManagersManagement$124K$59.47/hr
47Athletes and Sports CompetitorsArts & Media$123KN/A
48Training and Development ManagersManagement$123K$58.96/hr
49Computer Network ArchitectsTechnology$121K$58.17/hr
50Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherHealthcare$119K$57.42/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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