$83,667
Avg. Median Salary
-4% vs national
$160,550
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Salt Lake City, UT metro area has salary data for 55 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $83,667,
which is 4% below the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Computer and Information Analysts at $160,550 median annual salary,
while Fast Food and Counter Workers has the lowest median at $29,060.
The largest employer category is Customer Service Representatives with 28,650 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | Customer Service Representatives | 28,650 | $42,960 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 22,270 | $99,310 |
| 3 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 19,210 | $29,060 |
| 4 | Software Developers | 16,740 | $128,350 |
| 5 | Registered Nurses | 13,680 | $83,140 |
All Occupations in Salt Lake City, UT
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $160,550 | 80 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,300 | 4,920 |
| Dentists, General | $147,440 | N/A |
| Financial Managers | $140,270 | 5,430 |
| Marketing Managers | $138,800 | 3,660 |
| Pharmacists | $137,210 | 1,790 |
| Sales Managers | $134,910 | 5,160 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,390 | 930 |
| Lawyers | $129,550 | 3,890 |
| Software Developers | $128,350 | 16,740 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,030 | 1,560 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $126,610 | 2,730 |
| Data Scientists | $122,370 | N/A |
| Electrical Engineers | $103,380 | 920 |
| Industrial Engineers | $101,340 | 2,250 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,580 | 1,670 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,260 | 1,070 |
| Information Security Analysts | $99,560 | 1,050 |
| General and Operations Managers | $99,310 | 22,270 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $98,550 | 1,930 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $93,220 | 1,680 |
| Civil Engineers | $92,210 | 2,470 |
| Financial Analysts | $91,280 | 2,930 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $91,160 | 1,940 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $88,330 | 1,300 |
| Registered Nurses | $83,140 | 13,680 |
| Medical Scientists | $78,570 | 1,440 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $77,580 | 9,160 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $76,580 | 4,420 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $71,080 | 7,480 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $66,440 | 640 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $66,090 | 3,070 |
| Electricians | $63,430 | 5,210 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $62,760 | 4,800 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $62,550 | 2,600 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $62,160 | 12,080 |
| Loan Officers | $61,760 | 3,490 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $61,560 | 8,250 |
| Graphic Designers | $60,640 | 1,660 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $59,750 | 5,490 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $57,190 | 2,020 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $57,110 | 2,620 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $51,040 | 780 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $49,720 | 6,800 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $48,420 | 3,610 |
| Construction Laborers | $47,260 | 8,190 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $46,150 | 6,440 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $43,760 | 5,840 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $42,960 | 28,650 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,330 | 5,130 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $37,030 | 5,790 |
| Childcare Workers | $31,580 | 1,670 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $31,190 | 6,470 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $30,810 | 10,550 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,060 | 19,210 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
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