Utah has a state income tax rate of up to 4.65%. The highest paying profession in Utah is Surgeon at $327,550/year. Select any profession below for a full city, experience and take-home pay breakdown.
The table below shows median annual salaries for 50+ professions in Utah, ranked from highest to lowest. All figures are sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 release, refreshed for 2026. Click any profession for a full breakdown including city-level data, experience levels and a take-home pay calculator.
| Profession | Category | Annual Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | Healthcare | $327,550 | $157.48 |
| Pilot | Transport | $185,650 | $89.25 |
| Software Developer | Technology | $123,000 | $59.13 |
| Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $120,900 | $58.12 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $115,300 | $55.43 |
| Financial Advisor | Finance | $92,600 | $44.52 |
| Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $90,900 | $43.70 |
| Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | $89,650 | $43.10 |
| Network Administrator | Technology | $86,300 | $41.49 |
| Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $75,700 | $36.39 |
| Accountant | Finance | $74,300 | $35.72 |
| Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $72,150 | $34.69 |
| Respiratory Therapist | Healthcare | $64,850 | $31.18 |
| Police Officer | Public Safety | $64,300 | $30.91 |
| Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | $64,100 | $30.82 |
| Plumber | Trades | $59,100 | $28.41 |
| School Counselor | Education | $58,950 | $28.34 |
| Teacher | Education | $57,500 | $27.64 |
| Electrician | Trades | $57,300 | $27.55 |
| Librarian | Education | $56,900 | $27.36 |
| Court Reporter | Legal | $56,800 | $27.31 |
| Paralegal | Legal | $55,050 | $26.47 |
| HVAC Technician | Trades | $53,300 | $25.62 |
| Real Estate Agent | Business | $52,650 | $25.31 |
| Firefighter | Public Safety | $52,350 | $25.17 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Trades | $52,300 | $25.14 |
| Truck Driver | Transport | $50,500 | $24.28 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Healthcare | $50,400 | $24.23 |
| Carpenter | Trades | $49,700 | $23.89 |
| Correctional Officer | Public Safety | $49,150 | $23.63 |
| Social Worker | Social Services | $48,150 | $23.15 |
| Mason | Trades | $46,850 | $22.52 |
| Roofer | Trades | $46,550 | $22.38 |
| Paramedic | Public Safety | $46,400 | $22.31 |
| Solar Installer | Trades | $44,550 | $21.42 |
| Bookkeeper | Business | $44,000 | $21.15 |
| Welder | Trades | $43,700 | $21.01 |
| Dispatcher | Transport | $43,600 | $20.96 |
| Painter | Trades | $43,550 | $20.94 |
| Bus Driver | Transport | $42,550 | $20.46 |
| Delivery Driver | Transport | $39,800 | $19.13 |
| Dental Assistant | Healthcare | $39,800 | $19.13 |
| Medical Assistant | Healthcare | $37,850 | $18.20 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Healthcare | $37,500 | $18.03 |
| EMT | Public Safety | $36,100 | $17.36 |
| Veterinary Technician | Healthcare | $36,100 | $17.36 |
| Cosmetologist | Personal Services | $31,100 | $14.95 |
| Teaching Assistant | Education | $29,250 | $14.06 |