Utah Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Utah from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $50,110 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $7.25/hr
- Federal rate applies
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $613
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Utah
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 200 | $437,170 | $385,660 |
| 2 | Radiologists | 380 | $417,250 | $378,420 |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | 210 | $331,720 | $303,040 |
| 4 | Psychiatrists | 260 | $299,670 | $288,370 |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | 550 | $297,510 | $297,110 |
| 6 | Cardiologists | 280 | $239,200 or more | $239,200 or more |
| 7 | Neurologists | 100 | $239,200 or more | $239,200 or more |
| 8 | Physicians, All Other | 3,510 | $228,060 | $240,190 |
Most common jobs in Utah
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 52,340 | $28,670 | $29,100 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 47,570 | $33,900 | $36,740 |
| 3 | Customer Service Representatives | 44,490 | $43,140 | $44,570 |
| 4 | General and Operations Managers | 42,580 | $97,850 | $118,950 |
| 5 | Office Clerks, General | 36,470 | $44,060 | $45,820 |
| 6 | Software Developers | 31,940 | $128,810 | $129,860 |
| 7 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 29,670 | $42,370 | $42,720 |
| 8 | Registered Nurses | 27,420 | $84,600 | $90,950 |
Wages by metro area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)2,576 certified, median offer $104,083
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)958 certified, median offer $68,494
Top H-1B employers in Utah
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | 285 | $83,900 |
| 2 | University of Utah | 148 | $93,710 |
| 3 | Goldman Sachs Services LLC | 129 | $112,900 |
| 4 | Adobe Inc. | 60 | $115,911 |
| 5 | ARUP Laboratories | 60 | $74,267 |
| 6 | Goldman Sachs Bank USA | 52 | $80,750 |
| 7 | Ancestry.com Operations Inc. | 51 | $142,425 |
| 8 | Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | 51 | $104,499 |
More Utah labor data
- Unemployment by county3.5% statewide
- Jobs by industry1.8 million jobs, +1.5% in a year
- Minimum wage$7.25 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$613 a week on average
- Union membership3.8% in 2025
- Federal job openings552 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Utah?
- The median wage for all occupations in Utah is $50,110 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Utah?
- Utah's unemployment rate was 3.5% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Utah?
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Utah: $437,170 a year.