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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $111K | $53.12/hr |
| 62 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | Public Safety | $110K | $53.08/hr |
| 63 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $110K | $53.04/hr |
| 64 | Data Scientists | Technology | $108K | $51.97/hr |
| 65 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $108K | $51.76/hr |
| 66 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $107K | $51.5/hr |
| 67 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $107K | $51.44/hr |
| 68 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $107K | $51.42/hr |
| 69 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $107K | $51.2/hr |
| 70 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | Production & Manufacturing | $106K | $50.95/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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