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Average salary by job family in Salt Lake City
| Management | $141,370 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $133,740 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $112,170 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $101,230 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $100,510 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $86,320 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $81,320 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $71,500 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $71,390 |
| Community and Social Service | $66,770 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $63,660 |
| Construction and Extraction | $61,590 |
| Protective Service | $61,580 |
| Sales and Related | $59,290 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $55,840 |
| Production | $51,000 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,610 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $43,640 |
| Healthcare Support | $43,060 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,940 |
| Personal Care and Service | $39,940 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,010 |
Highest-paying jobs in Salt Lake City
- Neurologists$388,860
- Radiologists$377,180
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$321,270
- Family Medicine Physicians$311,950
- Psychiatrists$291,280
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$246,090
- Chief Executives$245,140
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$218,110
- Physicians, All Other$215,990
- Pediatricians, General$202,730
Most common jobs in Salt Lake City and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Representatives | 26,620 | $46,200 | $45,410 |
| General and Operations Managers | 20,870 | $126,150 | $103,710 |
| Retail Salespersons | 20,330 | $37,470 | $34,420 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 19,590 | $29,420 | $29,070 |
| Software Developers | 19,040 | $131,400 | $129,600 |
| Office Clerks, General | 16,260 | $46,950 | $45,220 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 15,630 | $43,850 | $44,190 |
| Registered Nurses | 14,070 | $93,450 | $85,890 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 12,340 | $62,500 | $62,310 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 11,650 | $38,630 | $37,510 |
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Cost of living in Salt Lake City
Prices in the Salt Lake City area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $71,660 therefore buys what $71,043 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $568,656, 6.0 times the median household income of $95,045.
$568,656typical home value
$95,045median household income
100.9BEA price parity
1,261,337metro population
Take-home pay in Salt Lake City
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $39,050 | $31,918 | $2,660 |
| Median wage | $55,240 | $44,107 | $3,676 |
| Average wage | $71,660 | $56,054 | $4,671 |
| 75th percentile wage | $83,050 | $63,560 | $5,297 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
Salaries for every job in Salt Lake City
Management32 jobs
- Chief Executives$245K
- Financial Managers$179K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$168K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$165K
- Sales Managers$157K
- Managers, All Other$156K
- Marketing Managers$153K
- Public Relations Managers$149K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$147K
- Human Resources Managers$146K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$144K
- Administrative Services Managers$138K
- Natural Sciences Managers$136K
- Industrial Production Managers$133K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$132K
- Purchasing Managers$132K
- Training and Development Managers$130K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$129K
- General and Operations Managers$126K
- Construction Managers$118K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$114K
- Facilities Managers$106K
- Fundraising Managers$105K
- Education Administrators, All Other$104K
- Social and Community Service Managers$93K
- Lodging Managers$91K
- Funeral Home Managers$89K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$84K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$81K
- Food Service Managers$80K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$68K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$64K
Legal6 jobs
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Database Architects$144K
- Actuaries$132K
- Software Developers$131K
- Data Scientists$117K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$111K
- Computer Programmers$109K
- Information Security Analysts$107K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$104K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$104K
- Computer Systems Analysts$99K
- Web Developers$96K
- Statisticians$95K
- Operations Research Analysts$92K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$88K
- Computer User Support Specialists$67K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical54 jobs
- Neurologists$389K
- Radiologists$377K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$321K
- Family Medicine Physicians$312K
- Psychiatrists$291K
- Physicians, All Other$216K
- Pediatricians, General$203K
- Podiatrists$179K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$168K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$167K
- Nurse Anesthetists$156K
- Veterinarians$144K
- Nurse Midwives$140K
- Dentists, General$140K
- Nurse Practitioners$139K
- Pharmacists$136K
- Physician Assistants$131K
- Optometrists$125K
- Audiologists$111K
- Genetic Counselors$103K
- Physical Therapists$102K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$101K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$98K
- Occupational Therapists$98K
- Registered Nurses$93K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$93K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$92K
- Dental Hygienists$90K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$85K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$81K
- Respiratory Therapists$80K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$78K
- Paramedics$73K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$73K
- Athletic Trainers$71K
- Surgical Technologists$70K
- Acupuncturists$67K
- Recreational Therapists$66K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Medical Records Specialists$63K
- Therapists, All Other$62K
- Chiropractors$62K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$57K
- Surgical Assistants$57K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$56K
- Pharmacy Technicians$50K
- Opticians, Dispensing$49K
- Dietetic Technicians$44K
- Psychiatric Technicians$44K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$42K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$41K
- Exercise Physiologists$39K
Architecture and Engineering31 jobs
- Petroleum Engineers$159K
- Aerospace Engineers$151K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$140K
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$133K
- Electrical Engineers$120K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$119K
- Industrial Engineers$110K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$108K
- Mechanical Engineers$106K
- Environmental Engineers$106K
- Civil Engineers$103K
- Engineers, All Other$103K
- Chemical Engineers$99K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$98K
- Materials Engineers$95K
- Landscape Architects$93K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$90K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$78K
- Surveyors$76K
- Mechanical Drafters$75K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Drafters, All Other$74K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$72K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$71K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$63K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$123K
- Financial Examiners$106K
- Project Management Specialists$104K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$100K
- Budget Analysts$96K
- Financial Risk Specialists$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$91K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$90K
- Credit Analysts$90K
- Cost Estimators$88K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$87K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$86K
- Labor Relations Specialists$83K
- Logisticians$81K
- Human Resources Specialists$80K
- Credit Counselors$79K
- Compliance Officers$78K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$78K
- Insurance Underwriters$76K
- Loan Officers$76K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76K
- Training and Development Specialists$74K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$73K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$73K
- Tax Preparers$72K
- Fundraisers$67K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$63K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$56K
Life, Physical, and Social Science31 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$117K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$116K
- Materials Scientists$111K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$104K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$104K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$102K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$100K
- Hydrologists$98K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$98K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$96K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$94K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$93K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$91K
- Urban and Regional Planners$91K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$90K
- School Psychologists$90K
- Microbiologists$90K
- Conservation Scientists$85K
- Epidemiologists$84K
- Chemists$84K
- Forensic Science Technicians$74K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$74K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$68K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$62K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61K
- Biological Technicians$61K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$58K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$58K
- Chemical Technicians$56K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$51K
- Historians$39K
Educational Instruction and Library30 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$190K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$149K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$136K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$112K
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$92K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$89K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$88K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$79K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$76K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$76K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$75K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Instructional Coordinators$73K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$73K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$69K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$61K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$60K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$57K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$51K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$50K
- Library Technicians$42K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$39K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36K
- Tutors$36K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media29 jobs
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$246K
- Art Directors$117K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$101K
- Technical Writers$90K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$86K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$85K
- Music Directors and Composers$80K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$79K
- Film and Video Editors$78K
- Writers and Authors$78K
- Public Relations Specialists$77K
- Editors$77K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$76K
- Graphic Designers$71K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$70K
- Coaches and Scouts$69K
- Interior Designers$68K
- Interpreters and Translators$67K
- Lighting Technicians$66K
- Fashion Designers$65K
- Audio and Video Technicians$62K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$61K
- Photographers$56K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$46K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$45K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42K
- Floral Designers$38K
- Broadcast Technicians$37K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$34K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Marriage and Family Therapists$95K
- Healthcare Social Workers$82K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$81K
- Social Workers, All Other$76K
- Health Education Specialists$72K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$71K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$70K
- Counselors, All Other$70K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$61K
- Community Health Workers$58K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$44K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair36 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$119K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$102K
- Riggers$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$79K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$76K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$74K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$72K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$69K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$68K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$68K
- Avionics Technicians$68K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$67K
- Millwrights$66K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$63K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$63K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$61K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$61K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$60K
- Home Appliance Repairers$59K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$59K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$59K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$57K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$57K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$55K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$51K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$50K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$48K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$45K
- Bicycle Repairers$41K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$40K
Construction and Extraction38 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$75K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$69K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$68K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$68K
- Electricians$67K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$65K
- Sheet Metal Workers$65K
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$64K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63K
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators$60K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$59K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$59K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$59K
- Tapers$58K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$58K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$58K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$58K
- Carpenters$57K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$57K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$56K
- Glaziers$56K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$55K
- Pipelayers$54K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$54K
- Tile and Stone Setters$53K
- Roofers$53K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$52K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50K
- Construction Laborers$50K
- Carpet Installers$49K
- Fence Erectors$49K
- Helpers--Electricians$47K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$46K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$44K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$43K
- Helpers--Carpenters$40K
Protective Service19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$120K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$115K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$104K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$94K
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$90K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$85K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$76K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$69K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$68K
- Firefighters$61K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$58K
- Animal Control Workers$50K
- Security Guards$43K
- School Bus Monitors$41K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$36K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35K
Sales and Related18 jobs
- Sales Engineers$121K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$97K
- Real Estate Brokers$94K
- Advertising Sales Agents$93K
- Insurance Sales Agents$86K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$82K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$80K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$76K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$58K
- Travel Agents$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$55K
- Parts Salespersons$49K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$41K
- Retail Salespersons$37K
- Telemarketers$37K
- Cashiers$34K
Transportation and Material Moving32 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$218K
- Air Traffic Controllers$151K
- Commercial Pilots$119K
- Flight Attendants$91K
- Transportation Inspectors$88K
- Crane and Tower Operators$85K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$69K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$68K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$58K
- Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers$56K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$55K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$53K
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$53K
- Bus Drivers, School$52K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$51K
- Light Truck Drivers$50K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$49K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$44K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$42K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$42K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$40K
- Passenger Attendants$39K
- Driver/Sales Workers$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Parking Attendants$34K
Production62 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$123K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$100K
- Gas Plant Operators$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$73K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$71K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$63K
- Machinists$63K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$62K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61K
- Tool and Die Makers$58K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$55K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$53K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$53K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$52K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$51K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$50K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$50K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$49K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$49K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$47K
- Furniture Finishers$47K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$46K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$46K
- Printing Press Operators$46K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians$45K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$45K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$44K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Production Workers, All Other$43K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$43K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$43K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Food Batchmakers$42K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$42K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$40K
- Bakers$39K
- Sewing Machine Operators$38K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$35K
Office and Administrative Support45 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76K
- Brokerage Clerks$69K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$61K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$58K
- Procurement Clerks$58K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$56K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$56K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$54K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$53K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$53K
- Data Entry Keyers$52K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$51K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$48K
- Correspondence Clerks$48K
- Bill and Account Collectors$47K
- Office Clerks, General$47K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$46K
- New Accounts Clerks$46K
- File Clerks$45K
- Order Clerks$45K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$44K
- Couriers and Messengers$43K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$43K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42K
- Tellers$41K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$71K
- Massage Therapists$68K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$66K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Pharmacy Aides$49K
- Medical Assistants$46K
- Psychiatric Aides$46K
- Phlebotomists$42K
- Dental Assistants$42K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$42K
- Nursing Assistants$42K
- Medical Transcriptionists$39K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$38K
- Physical Therapist Aides$30K
Personal Care and Service23 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$72K
- Costume Attendants$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- Skincare Specialists$48K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$48K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$45K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$43K
- Funeral Attendants$43K
- Animal Trainers$42K
- Tour and Travel Guides$41K
- Residential Advisors$39K
- Concierges$39K
- Animal Caretakers$37K
- Recreation Workers$35K
- Childcare Workers$34K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$32K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$30K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$28K
- Barbers$26K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$26K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$54K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$51K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$44K
- Pest Control Workers$43K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$42K
- Bartenders$40K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$40K
- Cooks, Short Order$39K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Waiters and Waitresses$38K
- Cooks, Fast Food$36K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$33K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29K
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Salary in Salt Lake City: questions
What is a good salary in Salt Lake City?
Half of all workers in the Salt Lake City metro earn less than $55,240 and the average is $71,660. Earning more than $83,050 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Salt Lake City to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $71,365, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Salt Lake City?
Neurologists ($388,860), Radiologists ($377,180), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($321,270).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Salt Lake City-Murray, UT (41620), all occupations and 583 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
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