Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Utah, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 60 largest places in Utah, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | 208,007 | $75,090 | $1,414 | 4.2% | 51.5% |
| 2 | West Valley City | 138,437 | $92,209 | $1,504 | 4.3% | 16.1% |
| 3 | West Jordan | 116,692 | $108,153 | $1,757 | 3.8% | 29.1% |
| 4 | Provo | 114,766 | $64,171 | $1,193 | 5.1% | 45.2% |
| 5 | St. George | 101,995 | $76,508 | $1,545 | 3.5% | 36.7% |
| 6 | Orem | 97,182 | $83,342 | $1,438 | 3.9% | 43.6% |
| 7 | Sandy | 94,291 | $112,176 | $1,777 | 2.6% | 46.0% |
| 8 | Ogden | 87,413 | $72,575 | $1,216 | 4.1% | 25.9% |
| 9 | Lehi | 85,173 | $131,299 | $1,964 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| 10 | Layton | 83,286 | $102,480 | $1,538 | 2.8% | 36.6% |
| 11 | South Jordan | 82,686 | $134,047 | $1,991 | 2.4% | 47.9% |
| 12 | Millcreek | 63,648 | $98,045 | $1,492 | 4.5% | 54.2% |
| 13 | Herriman | 59,346 | $122,650 | $2,019 | 4.0% | 42.6% |
| 14 | Taylorsville | 58,678 | $86,413 | $1,482 | 4.3% | 24.3% |
| 15 | Logan | 54,907 | $60,687 | $1,149 | 2.6% | 40.3% |
| 16 | Eagle Mountain | 53,290 | $113,648 | $2,020 | 3.8% | 37.8% |
| 17 | Draper | 50,278 | $128,910 | $1,894 | 2.4% | 51.9% |
| 18 | Murray | 50,188 | $90,746 | $1,500 | 3.8% | 41.9% |
| 19 | Saratoga Springs | 48,425 | $128,802 | $2,256 | 2.7% | 51.8% |
| 20 | Riverton | 45,457 | $126,910 | $2,137 | 3.4% | 37.7% |
| 21 | Bountiful | 45,023 | $104,785 | $1,565 | 3.1% | 47.7% |
| 22 | Spanish Fork | 44,946 | $104,844 | $1,489 | 2.3% | 39.3% |
| 23 | Roy | 38,993 | $91,282 | $1,624 | 2.8% | 22.9% |
| 24 | Cedar City | 38,524 | $63,589 | $1,054 | 4.0% | 35.6% |
| 25 | Tooele | 38,405 | $96,221 | $1,214 | 3.8% | 18.6% |
| 26 | Pleasant Grove | 37,852 | $101,073 | $1,689 | 2.6% | 42.0% |
| 27 | Kearns metro township | 37,696 | $86,968 | $1,744 | 6.2% | 13.7% |
| 28 | American Fork | 37,109 | $98,878 | $1,697 | 3.2% | 42.8% |
| 29 | Midvale | 35,989 | $75,084 | $1,597 | 3.3% | 33.8% |
| 30 | Springville | 35,849 | $89,816 | $1,572 | 3.1% | 39.2% |
| 31 | Syracuse | 35,488 | $133,443 | $2,140 | 1.2% | 39.6% |
| 32 | Clearfield | 33,523 | $75,495 | $1,579 | 2.8% | 23.2% |
| 33 | Kaysville | 33,053 | $133,026 | $1,538 | 2.8% | 48.5% |
| 34 | Cottonwood Heights | 32,828 | $119,422 | $1,730 | 3.4% | 53.8% |
| 35 | Washington | 32,348 | $91,853 | $1,614 | 2.2% | 35.8% |
| 36 | Holladay | 31,099 | $117,043 | $1,704 | 2.7% | 59.2% |
| 37 | Magna metro township | 30,031 | $90,346 | $1,625 | 4.5% | 13.0% |
| 38 | South Salt Lake | 26,352 | $72,152 | $1,451 | 4.3% | 35.8% |
| 39 | Farmington | 25,389 | $127,338 | $1,769 | 3.2% | 52.8% |
| 40 | Clinton | 23,612 | $116,194 | $1,698 | 4.9% | 26.9% |
| 41 | North Salt Lake | 23,474 | $101,447 | $1,667 | 3.9% | 43.3% |
| 42 | Payson | 23,039 | $89,905 | $1,549 | 5.8% | 27.9% |
| 43 | Hurricane | 22,771 | $75,016 | $1,426 | 3.9% | 28.0% |
| 44 | North Ogden | 21,947 | $113,722 | $1,638 | 2.5% | 38.7% |
| 45 | West Haven | 21,563 | $101,012 | $1,702 | 1.4% | 30.5% |
| 46 | Highland | 20,119 | $186,075 | $2,166 | 3.9% | 64.4% |
| 47 | Brigham City | 19,992 | $71,308 | $1,070 | 2.9% | 28.9% |
| 48 | Bluffdale | 18,797 | $129,531 | $1,915 | 2.6% | 41.4% |
| 49 | Heber | 18,015 | $110,339 | $1,870 | 2.3% | 45.5% |
| 50 | South Ogden | 17,650 | $80,130 | $1,426 | 2.6% | 33.4% |
| 51 | Centerville | 16,679 | $123,130 | $1,918 | 2.4% | 51.3% |
| 52 | Santaquin | 16,436 | $99,837 | $1,397 | 2.1% | 29.6% |
| 53 | Vineyard | 14,446 | $103,380 | $1,834 | 2.5% | 50.5% |
| 54 | Smithfield | 14,408 | $97,537 | $1,311 | 2.8% | 43.0% |
| 55 | Grantsville | 14,341 | $101,349 | $1,166 | 2.9% | 21.3% |
| 56 | Mapleton | 13,114 | $133,142 | $1,386 | 2.3% | 53.9% |
| 57 | West Point | 11,929 | $120,687 | $1,783 | 1.2% | 31.3% |
| 58 | Lindon | 11,765 | $120,956 | $1,563 | 4.2% | 49.3% |
| 59 | Woods Cross | 11,531 | $120,543 | $1,771 | 2.4% | 33.5% |
| 60 | Tremonton | 11,477 | $74,741 | $1,220 | 5.6% | 16.3% |
Utah is in the West region (Mountain division), with 3,392,331 residents, a median age of 32.0 and a median household income of $95,166. The unemployment rate was 3.5% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 98.9 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,166 | 11 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 19 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.5% | 43 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 98.9 | 31 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.7% | 15 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 8.9% | 23 of 51 | higher is better |
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Utah is in the West region (Mountain division) and has 3,392,331 residents (the 30th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 32.0. Its economy produced about $329,315 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 28th among states and DC, equal to $97,076 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 3.5% in 2026M09, which is 19th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.5% of employment, 43rd highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $50,110 a year ($24.09 an hour), about the same as the national median ($50,110 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Utah are Fast Food and Counter Workers (52,340 jobs, median $28,670); Retail Salespersons (47,570 jobs, median $33,900); Customer Service Representatives (44,490 jobs, median $43,140); General and Operations Managers (42,580 jobs, median $97,850); Office Clerks, General (36,470 jobs, median $44,060). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Physicians, All Other (median $228,060); Chief Executives (median $171,880); Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (median $168,060). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in construction and extraction (1.6 times the national share of workers) and computer and mathematical (1.2 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Utah: the regional price parity is 98.9 against 100 for the whole country (31st lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,496 a month and the median household income $95,166, so a year of rent equals 18.9% of income; the median home value is $489,400. The state minimum wage is $7.25 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Flat 4.50%. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
8.9% of residents were born abroad and 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 67.4% drive alone, 1.6% use public transit and 17.6% work from home; 10.3% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46,136 | 14.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 33,512 | 10.2% |
| Government and government enterprises | 33,418 | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 30,834 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24,588 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 24,045 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 21,250 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18,242 | 5.5% |
| Information | 15,773 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 15,020 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10,731 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9,170 | 2.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8,440 | 2.6% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 7,516 | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 6,864 | 2.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5,287 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 4,315 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3,624 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 2,926 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 1,259 | 0.4% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 11,100 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 148,900 | +3.5% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 155,800 | +1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 313,200 | +0.9% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 40,400 | -4.0% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 102,000 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 262,500 | +2.3% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 260,500 | +3.5% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 180,200 | +1.0% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 47,700 | +1.9% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 278,800 | -0.5% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 1,801,100 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 221,760 | 127.8 | 1.12 | $45,600 | $32,240 | $71,520 | -4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 136,090 | 78.4 | 0.89 | $30,890 | $22,070 | $47,880 | -12% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 135,060 | 77.8 | 0.88 | $45,570 | $31,520 | $73,080 | +3% |
| Sales and Related | 140,750 | 81.1 | 0.94 | $38,420 | $27,800 | $93,290 | -0% |
| Management | 131,720 | 75.9 | 1.06 | $118,450 | $55,870 | $219,450 | -6% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 126,400 | 72.8 | 1.07 | $76,410 | $44,370 | $130,420 | -8% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 87,620 | 50.5 | 0.80 | $82,260 | $40,340 | $155,670 | -5% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 99,640 | 57.4 | 0.98 | $57,930 | $29,730 | $100,820 | -4% |
| Production | 103,740 | 59.8 | 1.09 | $46,400 | $34,990 | $75,350 | -1% |
| Healthcare Support | 54,890 | 31.6 | 0.62 | $38,750 | $31,510 | $50,510 | +1% |
| Construction and Extraction | 113,880 | 65.6 | 1.59 | $57,170 | $38,000 | $82,250 | -4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 68,180 | 39.3 | 1.00 | $59,110 | $36,410 | $91,300 | -1% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 73,370 | 42.3 | 1.25 | $103,810 | $53,290 | $168,960 | -5% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 54,000 | 31.1 | 1.06 | $36,950 | $27,510 | $53,470 | -2% |
| Protective Service | 28,490 | 16.4 | 0.68 | $50,210 | $30,530 | $98,840 | +0% |
| Personal Care and Service | 41,640 | 24.0 | 1.15 | $34,620 | $22,510 | $58,730 | -5% |
| Community and Social Service | 28,380 | 16.4 | 0.95 | $55,590 | $35,260 | $102,090 | -5% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 35,230 | 20.3 | 1.21 | $95,100 | $55,710 | $149,760 | -4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 24,040 | 13.8 | 1.05 | $54,960 | $30,400 | $109,160 | -12% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 16,790 | 9.7 | 1.02 | $76,700 | $40,330 | $128,780 | -7% |
| Legal | 12,660 | 7.3 | 0.87 | $91,190 | $48,130 | $233,110 | -11% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,240 | 0.7 | 0.26 | $41,290 | $24,060 | $60,320 | +13% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 22.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 11.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.1% |
| Construction | 8.1% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 7.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.3% |
| Public administration | 4.7% |
| Other services | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 52,340 | 1.22 | $28,670 | $21,980 | $36,670 | -8% |
| Retail Salespersons | 47,570 | 1.09 | $33,900 | $26,410 | $49,090 | -4% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 44,490 | 1.54 | $43,140 | $32,940 | $59,550 | -4% |
| General and Operations Managers | 42,580 | 1.09 | $97,850 | $44,100 | $213,270 | -7% |
| Office Clerks, General | 36,470 | 1.33 | $44,060 | $28,600 | $65,320 | -2% |
| Software Developers | 31,940 | 1.70 | $128,810 | $77,810 | $177,970 | -5% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 29,670 | 0.90 | $42,370 | $33,360 | $54,790 | +5% |
| Registered Nurses | 27,420 | 0.73 | $84,600 | $68,920 | $109,050 | -13% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 26,730 | 0.85 | $37,690 | $30,040 | $48,670 | +1% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 25,060 | 1.09 | $60,620 | $44,320 | $76,360 | +3% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 24,710 | 1.00 | $32,200 | $25,170 | $46,840 | -13% |
| Cashiers | 22,940 | 0.67 | $31,600 | $23,530 | $39,320 | -4% |
| Construction Laborers | 20,950 | 1.71 | $46,550 | $34,890 | $63,310 | -1% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 19,110 | 1.22 | $44,040 | $35,840 | $59,860 | -1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 18,890 | 1.18 | $66,900 | $44,720 | $105,990 | -4% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 18,170 | 1.15 | $37,050 | $27,730 | $47,400 | +1% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 17,790 | 0.70 | $31,150 | $18,550 | $60,320 | -12% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 17,130 | 0.36 | $35,880 | $30,730 | $45,250 | +0% |
| Project Management Specialists | 16,450 | 1.38 | $96,720 | $56,840 | $159,240 | -5% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 16,210 | 1.16 | $62,580 | $35,930 | $131,030 | -11% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 16,090 | 0.94 | $50,450 | $35,520 | $77,060 | +2% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | 15,750 | 1.73 | $39,050 | $35,650 | $53,960 | -14% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 15,490 | 0.96 | $79,990 | $48,770 | $131,590 | -4% |
| Carpenters | 15,220 | 2.03 | $52,360 | $36,560 | $75,170 | -14% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 14,870 | 0.78 | $47,050 | $31,600 | $63,850 | -1% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 3,510 | 0.92 | $228,060 | $82,330 | $442,310 | -14% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 1,880 | 1.62 | $174,590 | $108,270 | $433,330 | -25% |
| Chief Executives | 3,140 | 1.38 | $171,880 | $72,480 | $424,690 | -20% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 3,520 | 1.43 | $168,060 | $53,400 | $331,930 | +57% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 8,810 | 1.18 | $163,610 | $107,580 | $237,970 | -7% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2,290 | 0.93 | $161,120 | $113,080 | $221,400 | -6% |
| Financial Managers | 8,860 | 0.94 | $150,450 | $87,550 | $282,980 | -10% |
| Pharmacists | 2,830 | 0.79 | $144,240 | $70,260 | $172,440 | +2% |
| Marketing Managers | 6,100 | 1.38 | $139,830 | $79,400 | $229,240 | -16% |
| Sales Managers | 8,990 | 1.26 | $136,520 | $72,800 | $253,390 | -8% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 1,010 | 1.33 | $135,840 | $85,230 | $183,810 | +1% |
| Database Administrators | 1,200 | 1.53 | $135,750 | $75,450 | $149,950 | +30% |
| Managers, All Other | 9,190 | 1.32 | $134,890 | $69,920 | $225,620 | -5% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,610 | 0.89 | $134,740 | $82,910 | $171,430 | -1% |
| Dentists, General | 1,020 | 0.73 | $133,320 | $84,020 | $222,820 | -22% |
| Lawyers | 7,020 | 0.83 | $132,830 | $59,990 | $347,090 | -17% |
| Human Resources Managers | 2,240 | 0.91 | $131,380 | $80,460 | $216,880 | -12% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 2,740 | 0.76 | $130,920 | $102,980 | $175,220 | -1% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 2,940 | 0.80 | $128,880 | $79,220 | $161,920 | +22% |
| Software Developers | 31,940 | 1.70 | $128,810 | $77,810 | $177,970 | -5% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,570 | 1.45 | $128,430 | $80,140 | $196,860 | -1% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 1,670 | 0.57 | $123,700 | $66,350 | $199,990 | +8% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,330 | 0.66 | $121,000 | $75,640 | $182,790 | -10% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 2,590 | 0.94 | $115,290 | $73,740 | $189,080 | -9% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 4,860 | 0.73 | $114,980 | $67,020 | $215,570 | -7% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | 1,100 | 6.26 | $31,430 | $23,890 | $49,290 | -23% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | 3,470 | 5.49 | $49,940 | $40,330 | $70,800 | -20% |
| Tile and Stone Setters | 1,590 | 3.96 | $49,340 | $35,830 | $69,640 | -11% |
| Dental Laboratory Technicians | 1,300 | 3.39 | $47,110 | $37,210 | $79,170 | -5% |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | 1,140 | 3.35 | $47,940 | $32,530 | $79,310 | -12% |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 2,390 | 3.21 | $84,980 | $39,800 | $151,840 | +27% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 1,250 | 3.00 | $94,700 | $72,990 | $169,890 | -33% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | 2,610 | 2.81 | $51,020 | $37,160 | $68,920 | -13% |
| Tour and Travel Guides | 1,630 | 2.73 | $38,540 | $31,130 | $57,930 | +1% |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | 1,590 | 2.71 | $60,450 | $40,550 | $78,280 | -3% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | 3,260 | 2.46 | $38,660 | $36,330 | $77,530 | -13% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | 2,120 | 2.46 | $46,390 | $35,000 | $61,120 | -1% |
| Audio and Video Technicians | 1,880 | 2.39 | $48,730 | $30,440 | $126,970 | -16% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 5,340 | 2.32 | $56,420 | $45,750 | $66,830 | -1% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 1,060 | 2.20 | $56,290 | $39,070 | $80,550 | -3% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 3,640 | 2.17 | $61,370 | $36,230 | $131,060 | -21% |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | 1,160 | 2.15 | $62,210 | $40,830 | $86,430 | +6% |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | 1,630 | 2.14 | $58,250 | $40,190 | $75,200 | -7% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | 3,120 | 2.12 | $76,530 | $48,550 | $133,440 | -6% |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 1,130 | 2.11 | $29,150 | $23,010 | $36,220 | -17% |
| Carpenters | 15,220 | 2.03 | $52,360 | $36,560 | $75,170 | -14% |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | 4,240 | 1.97 | $50,720 | $30,290 | $82,790 | -4% |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | 6,830 | 1.89 | $44,800 | $25,850 | $83,510 | -5% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | 2,780 | 1.84 | $43,010 | $36,820 | $56,620 | -13% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,280 | 1.79 | $50,740 | $22,520 | $76,670 | -20% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 796 federal job postings open now in Utah (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Forest Service | 146 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 134 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 75 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 43 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 36 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 26 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 24 |
| Air Force Materiel Command | 23 |
| Indian Health Service | 23 |
| Farm Service Agency | 21 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 13 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 9 |
| Defense Logistics Agency | 9 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 8 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 8 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 72 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 37 |
| Forestry Technician | 33 |
| Attorney | 30 |
| Information Technology Management | 26 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 19 |
| Program Management | 16 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 15 |
| Criminal Investigation | 15 |
| Medical Officer | 14 |
| Contracting | 14 |
| Nurse | 14 |
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Human Resources Management | 13 |
| General Engineering | 13 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $63,795 (597 postings).
The median wage in Utah is $50,110 a year ($24.09 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-2%). The 10th percentile earns $30,040 and the 90th $119,990.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 221,760 | 127.8 | 1.12 | $45,600 | $32,240 | $71,520 | -4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 136,090 | 78.4 | 0.89 | $30,890 | $22,070 | $47,880 | -12% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 135,060 | 77.8 | 0.88 | $45,570 | $31,520 | $73,080 | +3% |
| Sales and Related | 140,750 | 81.1 | 0.94 | $38,420 | $27,800 | $93,290 | -0% |
| Management | 131,720 | 75.9 | 1.06 | $118,450 | $55,870 | $219,450 | -6% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 126,400 | 72.8 | 1.07 | $76,410 | $44,370 | $130,420 | -8% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 87,620 | 50.5 | 0.80 | $82,260 | $40,340 | $155,670 | -5% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 99,640 | 57.4 | 0.98 | $57,930 | $29,730 | $100,820 | -4% |
| Production | 103,740 | 59.8 | 1.09 | $46,400 | $34,990 | $75,350 | -1% |
| Healthcare Support | 54,890 | 31.6 | 0.62 | $38,750 | $31,510 | $50,510 | +1% |
| Construction and Extraction | 113,880 | 65.6 | 1.59 | $57,170 | $38,000 | $82,250 | -4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 68,180 | 39.3 | 1.00 | $59,110 | $36,410 | $91,300 | -1% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 73,370 | 42.3 | 1.25 | $103,810 | $53,290 | $168,960 | -5% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 54,000 | 31.1 | 1.06 | $36,950 | $27,510 | $53,470 | -2% |
| Protective Service | 28,490 | 16.4 | 0.68 | $50,210 | $30,530 | $98,840 | +0% |
| Personal Care and Service | 41,640 | 24.0 | 1.15 | $34,620 | $22,510 | $58,730 | -5% |
| Community and Social Service | 28,380 | 16.4 | 0.95 | $55,590 | $35,260 | $102,090 | -5% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 35,230 | 20.3 | 1.21 | $95,100 | $55,710 | $149,760 | -4% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 24,040 | 13.8 | 1.05 | $54,960 | $30,400 | $109,160 | -12% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 16,790 | 9.7 | 1.02 | $76,700 | $40,330 | $128,780 | -7% |
| Legal | 12,660 | 7.3 | 0.87 | $91,190 | $48,130 | $233,110 | -11% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,240 | 0.7 | 0.26 | $41,290 | $24,060 | $60,320 | +13% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Utah ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $7.25 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Flat 4.50% |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 98.9 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,496 |
| Median home value | $489,400 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 70.2% |
| Poverty rate | 8.5% |
| Drive alone to work | 67.4% |
| Public transit to work | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 17.6% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 10.3% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
8.9% of residents of Utah were born abroad (302,596 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 104,833 |
| Venezuela | 12,891 |
| Peru | 9,668 |
| India | 8,899 |
| El Salvador | 8,638 |
| Colombia | 8,445 |
| Canada | 8,200 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 8,169 |
| Brazil | 8,143 |
| Philippines | 7,677 |
| Guatemala | 7,654 |
| Vietnam | 7,175 |
| Chile | 4,933 |
| Korea | 4,060 |
| Germany | 3,883 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$7.25 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Flat 4.50% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.5% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$95,166 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
796 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.