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Highest paying jobs in Utah after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Utah, obstetrician and gynecologist pays most: $437,170 a year, and a single filer keeps about $281,660 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Utah tax. 5 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Utah paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Utah?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Utah after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$437,170	$281,660
2	Radiologist	$417,250	$270,066
3	Internal Medicine Physician	$331,720	$220,288
4	Psychiatrist	$299,670	$201,635
5	Family Medicine Physician	$297,510	$200,378
6	Other Physician	$228,060	$158,630
7	General Pediatrician	$210,360	$147,196
8	Ophthalmologist	$188,490	$131,958
9	Airline Pilot	$174,590	$122,829
10	Petroleum Engineer	$172,840	$121,711
11	Chief Executive	$171,880	$121,097
12	Health Specialties Professor	$168,060	$118,656
13	IT Manager	$163,610	$115,813
14	Engineering Manager	$161,120	$114,222
15	Air Traffic Controller	$158,310	$112,426
16	Physicist	$156,760	$111,436
17	Financial Manager	$150,450	$107,404
18	Pharmacist	$144,240	$103,435
19	Emergency Medicine Physician	$140,370	$100,962
20	Marketing Manager	$139,830	$100,617
21	Sales Manager	$136,520	$98,502
22	Aerospace Engineer	$135,840	$98,068
23	Database Administrator	$135,750	$98,010
24	Other Psychologist	$135,200	$97,659
25	Other Manager	$134,890	$97,461

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Utah: Anesthesiologist, Cardiologist, Dermatologist, Neurologist, Orthopedic Surgeon.

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Every job with a median in Utah: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$437,170	$281,660	200
Radiologist	$417,250	$270,066	380
Internal Medicine Physician	$331,720	$220,288	210
Psychiatrist	$299,670	$201,635	260
Family Medicine Physician	$297,510	$200,378	550
Other Physician	$228,060	$158,630	3,510
General Pediatrician	$210,360	$147,196	310
Ophthalmologist	$188,490	$131,958	30
Airline Pilot	$174,590	$122,829	1,880
Petroleum Engineer	$172,840	$121,711	280
Chief Executive	$171,880	$121,097	3,140
Health Specialties Professor	$168,060	$118,656	3,520
IT Manager	$163,610	$115,813	8,810
Engineering Manager	$161,120	$114,222	2,290
Air Traffic Controller	$158,310	$112,426	360
Physicist	$156,760	$111,436	30
Financial Manager	$150,450	$107,404	8,860
Pharmacist	$144,240	$103,435	2,830
Emergency Medicine Physician	$140,370	$100,962	140
Marketing Manager	$139,830	$100,617	6,100
Sales Manager	$136,520	$98,502	8,990
Aerospace Engineer	$135,840	$98,068	1,010
Database Administrator	$135,750	$98,010	1,200
Other Psychologist	$135,200	$97,659	110
Other Manager	$134,890	$97,461	9,190
Physician Assistant	$134,740	$97,365	1,610
General Dentist	$133,320	$96,457	1,020
Lawyer	$132,830	$96,144	7,020
Actuary	$132,720	$96,074	180
Public Relations Manager	$132,670	$96,042	580
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$132,620	$96,010	200
Database Architect	$131,740	$95,448	630
Human Resources Manager	$131,380	$95,218	2,240
Nurse Midwive	$130,930	$94,930	140
Nurse Practitioner	$130,920	$94,924	2,740
K-12 Education Administrator	$128,880	$93,620	2,940
Software Developer	$128,810	$93,576	31,940
Electronics Engineer	$128,430	$93,333	1,570
Economics Professor	$128,370	$93,294	150
Materials Scientist	$126,840	$92,317	110
Nurse Anesthetist	$126,600	$92,163	–
Purchasing Manager	$125,940	$91,742	510
Mining and Geological Engineer	$125,520	$91,473	230
Computer Science Professor	$124,460	$90,796	550
Veterinarian	$123,990	$90,496	640
Administrative Services Manager	$123,700	$90,310	1,670
Professional Athlete	$122,800	$89,735	340
Training and Development Manager	$122,630	$89,627	450
Computer Network Architect	$121,000	$88,569	1,330
Natural Sciences Manager	$119,430	$87,534	–
Other Treating Practitioner	$119,430	$87,534	310
Optometrist	$119,070	$87,297	380
Sales Engineer	$117,650	$86,361	480
Other Physical Scientist	$115,920	$85,221	250
Business Professor	$115,870	$85,188	460
Industrial Production Manager	$115,290	$84,806	2,590
Health Services Manager	$114,980	$84,602	4,860
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$114,250	$84,121	100
Cardiovascular Technologist	$113,510	$83,633	1,250
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$111,770	$82,486	120
Police Supervisor	$110,500	$81,650	1,360
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$110,410	$81,590	340
Other Engineer	$110,320	$81,531	1,750
Data Scientist	$108,090	$80,061	4,360
Radiation Therapist	$107,660	$79,778	70
Power Plant Operator	$107,120	$79,422	420
Health and Safety Engineer	$106,980	$79,330	260
Computer Hardware Engineer	$106,950	$79,310	430
Art Director	$106,500	$79,014	290
Refinery Operator	$105,980	$78,671	600
Electrical Engineer	$105,720	$78,499	1,680
Construction Manager	$105,200	$78,157	–
Engineering Professor	$105,180	$78,144	320
Computer Programmer	$104,890	$77,953	690
Audiologist	$104,450	$77,663	120
Industrial Engineer	$103,940	$77,326	5,520
Environmental Science Professor	$103,510	$77,043	40
Administrative Law Judge	$103,380	$76,957	190
Environmental Engineer	$103,380	$76,957	410
Mechanical Engineer	$102,500	$76,378	3,370
Architecture Professor	$102,180	$76,167	50
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$102,180	$76,167	3,010
Chemistry Professor	$102,110	$76,120	200
Other Social Sciences Professor	$101,970	$76,028	60
Power Line Installer	$101,220	$75,534	1,030
College Administrator	$100,420	$75,007	2,320
Firefighting Supervisor	$100,380	$74,980	770
Web Developer	$100,170	$74,842	1,280
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$100,100	$74,796	740
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$99,990	$74,723	1,060
Physical Therapist	$99,880	$74,651	2,300
Physics Professor	$99,860	$74,638	120
Information Security Analyst	$99,690	$74,526	1,910
Commercial Pilot	$99,610	$74,473	540
Sociology Professor	$99,350	$74,302	70
Facilities Manager	$99,320	$74,282	1,770
Clinical Psychologist	$99,170	$74,183	1,020
Computer Systems Analyst	$98,770	$73,919	2,950
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$98,570	$73,788	110
Genetic Counselor	$98,430	$73,695	50
Gas Plant Operator	$98,300	$73,610	160
General and Operations Manager	$97,850	$73,313	42,580
Other Computer Occupation	$97,470	$73,063	6,680
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$97,240	$72,911	180
Occupational Therapist	$97,150	$72,852	1,030
Civil Engineer	$96,830	$72,641	5,670
Project Management Specialist	$96,720	$72,568	16,450
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$96,530	$72,443	70
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$96,520	$72,437	170
Network and Systems Administrator	$95,820	$71,975	2,050
Architect	$95,590	$71,824	1,520
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$95,410	$71,705	60
Fundraising Manager	$95,190	$71,560	130
Computer Research Scientist	$94,700	$71,237	1,250
Landscape Architect	$94,430	$71,059	90
Hydrologist	$94,190	$70,901	80
Rigger	$93,640	$70,539	490
Other Counselor	$93,530	$70,466	150
Podiatrist	$93,270	$70,295	120
Other Biological Scientist	$93,250	$70,282	590
Psychology Professor	$93,090	$70,176	200
Real Estate Broker	$92,830	$70,005	–
Judge and Magistrate	$92,780	$69,972	100
Financial Examiner	$92,000	$69,465	960
Other Social Scientist	$91,560	$69,181	180
Speech-Language Pathologist	$91,560	$69,181	1,460
Financial and Investment Analyst	$91,370	$69,058	4,510
MRI Technologist	$91,150	$68,916	300
Dental Hygienist	$91,120	$68,896	3,780
Biomedical Engineer	$90,870	$68,735	280
Environmental Scientist	$90,710	$68,631	1,020
Occupational Safety Specialist	$90,200	$68,302	1,230
Operations Research Analyst	$90,200	$68,302	810
Forest Fire Inspector	$90,020	$68,186	50
Geoscientist	$89,990	$68,166	300
Budget Analyst	$88,610	$67,275	280
Statistician	$88,610	$67,275	300
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$88,210	$67,016	320
Materials Engineer	$88,080	$66,932	460
Transit and Railroad Police	$87,770	$66,732	80
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$86,890	$66,164	–
Chemical Engineer	$85,520	$65,279	–
Marriage and Family Therapist	$84,980	$64,930	2,390
Emergency Management Director	$84,860	$64,852	170
Registered Nurse	$84,600	$64,684	27,420
Urban and Regional Planner	$84,360	$64,529	500
Rail Car Repairer	$83,980	$64,284	100
Management Analyst	$83,530	$63,993	5,670
Logistician	$83,300	$63,845	3,760
Mathematical Science Professor	$83,270	$63,825	370
Social and Community Service Manager	$83,200	$63,780	2,140
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$82,990	$63,644	40
Medical Scientist	$82,940	$63,612	1,560
Flight Attendant	$82,730	$63,476	2,490
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$82,570	$63,373	50
Music Director and Composer	$82,570	$63,373	150
Funeral Home Manager	$82,510	$63,334	160
Nursing Professor	$82,320	$63,211	580
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$82,100	$63,069	2,600
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$81,990	$62,998	160
Social Work Professor	$81,850	$62,908	100
History Professor	$81,750	$62,843	140
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$81,600	$62,746	1,850
Biological Science Professor	$81,580	$62,733	300
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$81,060	$62,398	280
Radiologic Technologist	$81,000	$62,359	1,780
Chemist	$80,770	$62,210	910
Respiratory Therapist	$80,650	$62,133	1,170
Political Science Professor	$80,610	$62,107	70
Technical Writer	$80,270	$61,887	570
Other Business Operations Specialist	$80,190	$61,836	–
Accountant and Auditor	$79,990	$61,706	15,490
Cost Estimator	$79,610	$61,461	2,800
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$79,400	$61,325	370
Other Engineering Technician	$79,370	$61,306	920
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$79,360	$61,299	290
Middle School Teacher	$79,180	$61,183	5,960
Survey Researcher	$79,090	$61,125	50
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$78,930	$61,022	6,980
Detective	$78,920	$61,015	550
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$78,920	$61,015	690
Conservation Scientist	$78,850	$60,970	410
Other Education Administrator	$78,840	$60,963	420
Anthropology Professor	$78,720	$60,886	60
Foreign Language Professor	$78,570	$60,789	180
Healthcare Social Worker	$78,150	$60,518	1,750
Communications Professor	$77,950	$60,388	180
School Psychologist	$77,820	$60,304	490
Financial Risk Specialist	$77,770	$60,272	630
Personal Financial Advisor	$77,390	$60,027	2,520
Police Officer	$77,310	$59,975	5,500
Construction Supervisor	$77,280	$59,956	14,270
Education Professor	$77,090	$59,833	330
Epidemiologist	$76,960	$59,749	190
Family and Consumer Sciences Professor	$76,790	$59,639	190
Other Media Equipment Worker	$76,790	$59,639	120
Aerospace Engineering Technician	$76,680	$59,568	400
Criminal Justice Professor	$76,650	$59,549	80
Other Financial Specialist	$76,530	$59,471	3,120
Stationary Engineer	$76,490	$59,445	110
Producer and Director	$76,350	$59,355	1,670
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$76,350	$59,355	110
High School Teacher	$76,330	$59,342	11,030
Film and Video Editor	$76,240	$59,284	370
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$75,500	$58,806	750
Health Information Technologist	$75,320	$58,689	–
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$75,220	$58,625	150
Forester	$75,210	$58,618	40
Elementary School Teacher	$74,810	$58,360	14,820
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$74,540	$58,186	4,090
Credit Analyst	$74,430	$58,115	750
Advertising Sales Agent	$74,260	$58,005	1,110
Floor Sander and Finisher	$74,240	$57,992	30
Construction Inspector	$74,130	$57,921	1,240
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$73,920	$57,785	120
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$73,920	$57,785	190
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$73,920	$57,785	370
Camera Operator	$73,450	$57,481	240
English Professor	$73,280	$57,372	420
Food Scientist and Technologist	$73,280	$57,372	120
Surveyor	$73,230	$57,339	650
Control and Valve Installer	$73,090	$57,249	300
Roofer Helper	$72,860	$57,100	120
Mortician and Funeral Director	$72,800	$57,062	240
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$72,760	$57,036	60
Insurance Underwriter	$72,730	$57,016	490
Electrical Engineering Technician	$72,670	$56,978	1,420
Microbiologist	$72,600	$56,932	120
High School Vocational Teacher	$72,380	$56,790	730
Human Resources Specialist	$71,750	$56,383	9,900
Production Supervisor	$71,220	$56,041	9,040
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$70,720	$55,718	4,040
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator	$70,400	$55,511	–
Aircraft Mechanic	$70,160	$55,356	2,080
Mechanical Drafter	$70,000	$55,253	490
Food Service Manager	$69,480	$54,917	2,400
Other Drafter	$69,420	$54,878	170
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$69,000	$54,607	2,440
Law Professor	$68,270	$54,135	120
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$67,910	$53,903	50
Other Plant and System Operator	$67,910	$53,903	180
Other Special Education Teacher	$67,860	$53,870	100
Industrial Engineering Technician	$67,490	$53,631	1,400
Brokerage Clerk	$67,410	$53,580	320
Crane and Tower Operator	$67,410	$53,580	440
Compliance Officer	$67,370	$53,554	3,760
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$67,320	$53,521	160
Calibration Technician	$67,300	$53,509	80
Correctional Officer	$67,290	$53,502	2,050
Other Underground Mining Operator	$67,200	$53,444	180
Lodging Manager	$67,060	$53,354	–
Office Supervisor	$66,900	$53,250	18,890
Forensic Science Technician	$66,780	$53,173	220
Tax Preparer	$66,720	$53,134	1,190
Other Social Worker	$66,440	$52,947	660
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$66,220	$52,783	790
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$66,080	$52,678	280
Athletic Trainer	$65,980	$52,604	340
Instructional Coordinator	$65,780	$52,455	3,680
Interpreter and Translator	$65,770	$52,447	850
Telecom Equipment Installer	$65,650	$52,358	2,160
CNC Programmer	$65,610	$52,328	150
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$65,500	$52,246	100
Paramedic	$65,420	$52,186	960
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$65,310	$52,104	1,120
Avionics Technician	$65,270	$52,074	180
Other Transportation Worker	$65,270	$52,074	60
Editor	$65,040	$51,903	590
Financial Services Sales Agent	$64,660	$51,619	4,520
Mechanical Door Repairer	$64,660	$51,619	–
Writer and Author	$64,530	$51,522	410
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$64,500	$51,500	90
Civil Engineering Technician	$64,490	$51,492	630
Transportation Inspector	$64,480	$51,485	210
Other Legal Support Worker	$64,380	$51,410	280
Diesel Mechanic	$64,350	$51,388	2,690
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$64,290	$51,343	1,820
Property and Real Estate Manager	$64,290	$51,343	3,020
High School Special Education Teacher	$64,210	$51,283	1,220
Mental Health Counselor	$63,890	$51,045	6,320
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$63,580	$50,813	2,230
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$63,460	$50,724	320
Licensed Practical Nurse	$63,230	$50,552	1,680
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$63,220	$50,545	3,250
Kindergarten Teacher	$63,190	$50,523	530
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$63,190	$50,523	60
Sheet Metal Worker	$63,140	$50,485	1,810
Millwright	$63,040	$50,411	220
Surgical Technologist	$62,720	$50,172	1,170
Public Relations Specialist	$62,670	$50,135	1,800
Market Research Analyst	$62,630	$50,105	14,510
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$62,620	$50,097	480
Transportation Supervisor	$62,600	$50,082	6,830
Services Sales Representative	$62,580	$50,067	16,210
Graphic Designer	$62,310	$49,866	2,720
Title Examiner	$62,210	$49,791	1,160
Massage Therapist	$62,130	$49,732	1,840
Electrician	$62,000	$49,635	11,450
Physical Therapist Assistant	$61,980	$49,620	970
Wholesale Sales Representative	$61,980	$49,620	13,900
Traffic Technician	$61,970	$49,612	30
Plumber	$61,900	$49,560	7,030
News Reporter and Journalist	$61,880	$49,545	240
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$61,870	$49,538	900
Fundraiser	$61,820	$49,500	920
Other Therapist	$61,770	$49,463	70
Interior Designer	$61,740	$49,441	1,110
Production and Planning Clerk	$61,650	$49,374	4,550
Pump Operator	$61,590	$49,329	250
Other Professor	$61,370	$49,165	3,640
School and Career Counselor	$61,320	$49,127	4,070
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$61,290	$49,105	1,890
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$61,290	$49,105	1,900
Machinist	$61,280	$49,098	3,810
Insurance Sales Agent	$61,230	$49,060	4,620
Labor Relations Specialist	$61,190	$49,031	250
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$61,150	$49,001	980
Executive Assistant	$61,130	$48,986	5,440
IT Support Specialist	$61,110	$48,971	11,120
Transportation Security Screener	$61,110	$48,971	510
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$60,980	$48,874	400
Training and Development Specialist	$60,900	$48,814	6,140
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$60,850	$48,777	1,180
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$60,790	$48,732	1,350
Construction Equipment Operator	$60,740	$48,695	7,880
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$60,620	$48,605	25,060
Postal Service Clerk	$60,530	$48,538	620
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$60,510	$48,523	330
Earth Driller	$60,490	$48,508	310
Brickmason and Blockmason	$60,450	$48,478	1,590
Environmental Engineering Technician	$60,410	$48,449	120
Telecom Line Installer	$60,090	$48,210	800
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$59,980	$48,128	–
Wellhead Pumper	$59,970	$48,120	130
Curator	$59,910	$48,076	50
Soil and Plant Scientist	$59,900	$48,068	90
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,880	$48,053	2,460
Health Education Specialist	$59,790	$47,986	490
Airfield Operations Specialist	$59,780	$47,979	290
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$59,600	$47,844	360
Loan Officer	$59,440	$47,725	3,990
Continuous Mining Machine Operator	$59,420	$47,710	890
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$59,310	$47,628	960
Other Science Technician	$59,290	$47,613	–
Other Sales and Related Worker	$59,170	$47,524	810
Chef and Head Cook	$59,060	$47,442	1,740
Medical Equipment Repairer	$58,910	$47,330	600
HVAC Technician	$58,730	$47,195	5,580
Acupuncturist	$58,620	$47,113	–
Subway and Streetcar Operator	$58,620	$47,113	970
Rail Yard Engineer	$58,380	$46,934	–
Welder	$58,380	$46,934	4,440
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$58,250	$46,837	1,630
Environmental Science Technician	$58,240	$46,830	270
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$58,230	$46,822	110
RV Service Technician	$58,090	$46,718	240
Hearing Aid Specialist	$57,940	$46,606	200
Private Detective and Investigator	$57,910	$46,584	350
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$57,570	$46,330	80
Postal Mail Sorter	$57,430	$46,226	860
Occupational Safety Technician	$57,340	$46,158	280
Bailiff	$57,290	$46,121	40
Fine Artist	$57,270	$46,106	80
Landscaping Supervisor	$57,200	$46,054	2,080
Oil and Gas Derrick Operator	$56,980	$45,890	80
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$56,890	$45,823	200
Religious Education Director	$56,790	$45,748	50
Tool and Die Maker	$56,740	$45,711	270
Travel Agent	$56,670	$45,659	440
Archivist	$56,660	$45,651	80
Recreational Therapist	$56,640	$45,636	210
Other Media Worker	$56,520	$45,547	–
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$56,430	$45,480	1,590
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$56,420	$45,472	5,340
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator	$56,290	$45,375	1,060
Security Supervisor	$56,290	$45,375	380
Other Teacher	$56,280	$45,368	1,560
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$56,140	$45,263	70
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$56,100	$45,233	760
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$56,070	$45,211	190
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$55,990	$45,151	380
Highway Maintenance Worker	$55,970	$45,136	1,240
Other Designer	$55,920	$45,099	–
Community Health Worker	$55,700	$44,935	580
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$55,520	$44,801	180
Extraction Worker Helper	$55,490	$44,778	–
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$55,160	$44,532	–
Procurement Clerk	$54,950	$44,375	540
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$54,940	$44,368	30
Dancer	$54,558	$44,083	180
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$54,330	$43,913	400
Event Planner	$54,150	$43,779	1,970
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$54,120	$43,756	880
Agricultural Inspector	$53,930	$43,615	120
Chiropractor	$53,900	$43,592	490
Librarian	$53,730	$43,465	1,630
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$53,710	$43,450	820
Metal and Plastic Model Maker	$53,650	$43,406	60
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$53,370	$43,197	–
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$53,110	$43,003	2,750
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$53,080	$42,980	330
Biological Technician	$52,960	$42,891	710
Taper	$52,930	$42,869	210
School Bus Driver	$52,890	$42,839	1,920
Medical Records Specialist	$52,870	$42,824	1,910
Legal Secretary	$52,860	$42,816	940
Eligibility Interviewer	$52,790	$42,764	1,960
Cargo and Freight Agent	$52,770	$42,749	590
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$52,760	$42,742	160
Parking Enforcement Worker	$52,670	$42,675	70
Housekeeping Supervisor	$52,420	$42,488	2,240
Carpenter	$52,360	$42,443	15,220
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$52,300	$42,399	2,020
Photographer	$52,140	$42,279	660
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$52,090	$42,242	–
Child and Family Social Worker	$52,000	$42,175	1,930
Pipelayer	$52,000	$42,175	530
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$51,910	$42,108	50
Judicial Law Clerk	$51,900	$42,100	630
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$51,770	$42,003	260
Pharmacy Aide	$51,600	$41,876	250
Other Personal Service Manager	$51,500	$41,802	–
Glazier	$51,470	$41,779	990
Credit Counselor	$51,330	$41,675	190
Credit Authorizer	$51,260	$41,623	150
Aircraft Assembler	$51,130	$41,526	550
Court and Municipal Clerk	$51,130	$41,526	1,280
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$51,020	$41,444	2,610
Dispatcher	$51,010	$41,436	2,040
Small Engine Mechanic	$50,840	$41,309	250
Mental Health Social Worker	$50,770	$41,257	1,240
Vocational Instructor	$50,740	$41,235	2,280
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$50,730	$41,227	1,230
Real Estate Sales Agent	$50,720	$41,220	4,240
General Maintenance Worker	$50,450	$41,018	16,090
Auto Body Repairer	$50,200	$40,832	1,590
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$50,180	$40,817	60
Mason Helper	$50,100	$40,757	370
Ship Captain and Mate	$50,010	$40,690	–
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$49,980	$40,668	770
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$49,940	$40,638	3,470
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$49,830	$40,556	270
Septic Tank Servicer	$49,770	$40,511	200
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$49,680	$40,444	60
Other Protective Service Worker	$49,610	$40,392	910
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$49,440	$40,265	12,650
Home Appliance Repairer	$49,350	$40,198	360
Tile and Stone Setter	$49,340	$40,190	1,590
Auto Glass Installer	$49,310	$40,168	270
Stonemason	$49,260	$40,131	–
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$49,240	$40,116	530
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$49,100	$40,011	250
Clinical Lab Technologist	$49,090	$40,004	6,370
Lighting Technician	$49,080	$39,996	120
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$49,040	$39,967	6,830
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$49,040	$39,967	100
Chemical Technician	$49,030	$39,959	580
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$49,000	$39,937	410
Quality Control Inspector	$48,910	$39,870	6,630
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$48,880	$39,847	90
Paving Equipment Operator	$48,860	$39,832	410
Audio and Video Technician	$48,730	$39,735	1,880
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$48,730	$39,735	150
Fence Erector	$48,720	$39,728	440
Roofer	$48,680	$39,698	2,710
Conveyor Operator	$48,620	$39,653	140
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$48,620	$39,653	390
Other Financial Clerk	$48,580	$39,623	420
Other Office Support Worker	$48,340	$39,444	2,370
Firefighter	$48,310	$39,422	2,870
Oil and Gas Roustabout	$48,270	$39,392	740
Pharmacy Technician	$48,140	$39,295	5,030
Structural Metal Fabricator	$48,130	$39,288	780
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$48,110	$39,273	2,820
Tailor and Dressmaker	$48,040	$39,221	290
Medical Equipment Preparer	$47,980	$39,176	600
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$47,940	$39,146	130
Forest and Conservation Technician	$47,940	$39,146	1,140
Floor Layer	$47,900	$39,116	550
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$47,880	$39,101	1,740
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$47,860	$39,086	90
Costume Attendant	$47,850	$39,079	140
Rolling Machine Operator	$47,540	$38,848	60
Other Health Technician	$47,490	$38,810	1,590
Retail Sales Supervisor	$47,470	$38,795	10,270
Correspondence Clerk	$47,450	$38,780	140
Animal Control Worker	$47,210	$38,601	200
Data Entry Keyer	$47,180	$38,579	2,140
Mixing Machine Operator	$47,180	$38,579	1,290
Insurance Claims Clerk	$47,120	$38,534	1,880
Dental Laboratory Technician	$47,110	$38,527	1,300
Administrative Assistant	$47,050	$38,482	14,870
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$46,940	$38,400	2,220
Plating Machine Operator	$46,940	$38,400	180
Aircraft Service Attendant	$46,900	$38,370	180
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$46,800	$38,296	830
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$46,750	$38,258	2,400
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$46,670	$38,199	1,050
Separating Machine Operator	$46,600	$38,146	480
Milling Machine Operator	$46,580	$38,131	100
Auto Mechanic	$46,570	$38,124	9,350
Vending Machine Repairer	$46,570	$38,124	130
Agricultural Technician	$46,560	$38,117	40
Construction Laborer	$46,550	$38,109	20,950
Billing and Posting Clerk	$46,470	$38,049	4,000
Motorboat Mechanic	$46,470	$38,049	70
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$46,390	$37,990	2,120
Other Social Service Specialist	$46,230	$37,870	480
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$46,080	$37,758	190
Construction Painter	$46,050	$37,736	3,510
Light Truck Driver	$45,860	$37,594	9,930
Human Resources Assistant	$45,790	$37,542	700
Musician and Singer	$45,718	$37,489	230
Coach and Scout	$45,680	$37,460	2,940
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$45,610	$37,408	130
Cutting Machine Operator	$45,510	$37,333	740
Freezing Equipment Operator	$45,500	$37,326	70
Skincare Specialist	$45,490	$37,318	1,160
Pesticide Applicator	$45,430	$37,274	360
Medical Assistant	$45,360	$37,221	9,990
Bill and Account Collector	$45,240	$37,132	2,430
Furniture Finisher	$45,160	$37,072	250
Mail Clerk	$45,150	$37,065	460
CNC Machine Operator	$45,140	$37,057	1,170
Metal Pourer and Caster	$45,140	$37,057	30
Other Extraction Worker	$45,140	$37,057	–
Food Science Technician	$45,110	$37,035	80
Surgical Assistant	$44,990	$36,945	290
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$44,970	$36,930	110
New Accounts Clerk	$44,890	$36,871	210
Recreation Supervisor	$44,870	$36,856	1,730
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$44,800	$36,804	6,830
Pest Control Worker	$44,740	$36,759	1,050
Upholsterer	$44,590	$36,647	90
Set and Exhibit Designer	$44,540	$36,610	340
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$44,510	$36,587	50
Painter and Plasterer Helper	$44,500	$36,580	–
Carpet Installer	$44,480	$36,565	240
Medical Secretary	$44,330	$36,453	5,260
Grinding Machine Operator	$44,320	$36,445	400
Prepress Technician and Worker	$44,230	$36,378	210
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$44,210	$36,363	410
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$44,150	$36,319	1,080
Medical Appliance Technician	$44,110	$36,289	170
General Office Clerk	$44,060	$36,252	36,470
Miscellaneous Assembler	$44,040	$36,237	19,110
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$44,040	$36,237	560
Personal Service Supervisor	$44,010	$36,214	930
Rehabilitation Counselor	$43,900	$36,132	650
Exercise Physiologist	$43,850	$36,095	220
Motorcycle Mechanic	$43,820	$36,072	170
Packaging Machine Operator	$43,780	$36,043	6,350
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$43,580	$35,893	5,180
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$43,550	$35,871	1,340
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$43,490	$35,826	180
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$43,440	$35,789	1,500
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$43,440	$35,789	710
Plumber Helper	$43,380	$35,744	390
Electrician Helper	$43,250	$35,647	520
Other Artist and Related Worker	$43,190	$35,603	190
Customer Service Representative	$43,140	$35,565	44,490
Bicycle Repairer	$43,100	$35,535	230
Other Information and Record Clerk	$43,010	$35,468	2,780
Courier and Messenger	$42,840	$35,341	850
Proofreader and Copy Marker	$42,840	$35,341	–
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$42,710	$35,244	100
Security Guard	$42,700	$35,237	7,310
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$42,370	$34,991	29,670
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$41,810	$34,573	570
Dispensing Optician	$41,780	$34,551	700
Interviewer	$41,530	$34,364	570
Other Production Worker	$41,460	$34,312	4,470
File Clerk	$41,450	$34,304	510
Other Food Processing Worker	$41,400	$34,267	620
Food Batchmaker	$41,390	$34,260	3,250
Funeral Attendant	$41,130	$34,066	270
Printing Press Operator	$41,030	$33,991	1,970
Psychiatric Aide	$40,810	$33,827	130
Psychiatric Technician	$40,770	$33,797	1,940
Semiconductor Processing Technician	$40,760	$33,790	120
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$40,740	$33,775	12,850
Phlebotomist	$40,630	$33,693	1,680
Welding Machine Operator	$40,600	$33,670	120
Dietetic Technician	$40,580	$33,655	890
Veterinary Technician	$40,560	$33,641	1,550
Order Clerk	$40,260	$33,417	880
Library Technician	$40,160	$33,342	310
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$40,160	$33,342	140
Insulation Worker	$40,080	$33,282	300
Other Entertainment Attendant	$40,030	$33,245	70
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$39,970	$33,200	120
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$39,930	$33,171	1,160
Social and Human Service Assistant	$39,930	$33,171	6,540
Jeweler	$39,860	$33,118	420
Nursing Assistant	$39,840	$33,103	12,260
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$39,810	$33,081	230
Medical Transcriptionist	$39,630	$32,947	210
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$39,570	$32,902	690
Photo Processing Worker	$39,510	$32,857	60
Woodworking Machine Operator	$39,260	$32,671	1,050
Residential Advisor	$39,240	$32,656	990
Parts Salesperson	$39,190	$32,619	3,080
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$39,050	$32,514	15,750
Chemical Equipment Operator	$39,020	$32,492	2,610
Door-to-Door Sales Worker	$38,990	$32,469	90
Emergency Medical Technician	$38,930	$32,425	1,280
Food Service Supervisor	$38,750	$32,290	13,670
Shoe and Leather Worker	$38,700	$32,253	70
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$38,660	$32,223	3,260
Animal Trainer	$38,580	$32,163	260
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator	$38,570	$32,156	100
Concierge	$38,550	$32,141	250
Tour and Travel Guide	$38,540	$32,134	1,630
Painting and Coating Worker	$38,430	$32,052	70
Teller	$38,370	$32,007	4,790
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$38,280	$31,940	800
Other Textile Worker	$38,260	$31,925	60
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$38,200	$31,880	5,610
Other Education Worker	$38,020	$31,746	2,020
School Bus Monitor	$38,020	$31,746	470
Short Order Cook	$38,010	$31,738	320
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$37,890	$31,649	1,060
Dental Assistant	$37,760	$31,552	6,640
Stocker and Order Filler	$37,690	$31,500	26,730
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$37,660	$31,477	50
Veterinary Assistant	$37,560	$31,403	580
Counter and Rental Clerk	$37,550	$31,395	3,280
Other Food Service Worker	$37,180	$31,119	290
Production Helper	$37,110	$31,067	1,000
Teaching Assistant	$37,050	$31,022	18,170
Automotive Service Attendant	$37,000	$30,985	890
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$36,960	$30,955	12,020
Tire Repairer and Changer	$36,960	$30,955	1,910
Other Personal Care Worker	$36,920	$30,925	1,160
Baker	$36,670	$30,739	3,190
Telemarketer	$36,610	$30,694	390
Restaurant Cook	$36,490	$30,604	10,520
Substitute Teacher	$36,490	$30,604	4,710
Sound Engineering Technician	$36,400	$30,537	210
Taxi Driver	$36,390	$30,530	110
Office Machine Operator	$36,360	$30,507	240
Other Material Moving Worker	$36,330	$30,485	120
Maid and Housekeeper	$36,270	$30,440	10,250
Hotel Desk Clerk	$36,250	$30,425	4,120
Hand Packer and Packager	$36,060	$30,284	5,740
Floral Designer	$35,980	$30,224	830
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$35,950	$30,201	680
Home Health Aide	$35,880	$30,149	17,130
Carpenter Helper	$35,820	$30,104	330
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$35,690	$30,008	1,470
Sewing Machine Operator	$35,550	$29,903	1,020
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$35,480	$29,851	1,890
Museum Technician and Conservator	$35,430	$29,814	100
Garment Presser	$35,320	$29,731	320
Tutor	$35,190	$29,635	3,150
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$35,140	$29,597	2,810
Preschool Teacher	$35,010	$29,500	3,670
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$34,900	$29,418	4,580
Animal Caretaker	$34,750	$29,306	2,350
Parking Attendant	$34,630	$29,217	710
Retail Salesperson	$33,900	$28,672	47,570
Historian	$33,840	$28,627	80
Choreographer	$33,640	$28,478	60
Food Preparation Worker	$33,540	$28,404	10,530
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$33,490	$28,366	670
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$32,970	$27,978	80
Recreation Worker	$32,890	$27,919	5,760
Library Assistant	$32,690	$27,770	820
Janitor	$32,200	$27,404	24,710
Bartender	$32,150	$27,367	3,350
Dishwasher	$31,830	$27,128	3,650
Fast Food Cook	$31,800	$27,106	4,400
Childcare Worker	$31,630	$26,979	4,830
Cashier	$31,600	$26,956	22,940
Broadcast Technician	$31,490	$26,874	300
Umpire and Referee	$31,430	$26,830	1,100
Waiter and Waitress	$31,150	$26,621	17,790
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$30,730	$26,307	240
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$30,170	$25,890	2,430
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$29,610	$25,472	4,950
Physical Therapist Aide	$29,150	$25,129	1,130
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$28,820	$24,882	1,150
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$28,720	$24,808	2,550
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$28,670	$24,771	52,340
Other Construction Helper	$28,120	$24,353	180
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$28,000	$24,261	6,960
Other Entertainer and Performer	$27,706	$24,035	120
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$27,010	$23,502	4,490
Usher and Ticket Taker	$26,650	$23,227	1,340
Driver/Sales Worker	$26,590	$23,181	3,050
Passenger Attendant	$25,840	$22,606	370
Barber	$25,370	$22,246	320
Locker Room Attendant	$23,660	$20,936	190

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Utah median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Utah paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Utah

What is the highest-paying job in Utah?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 5 jobs in Utah, such as anesthesiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, obstetrician and gynecologist pays most: $437,170, or $281,660 after tax.

What is the most common job in Utah?

Fast Food and Counter Worker: about 52,340 people in Utah, with a median of $28,670.

How much do you take home on the median Utah salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Utah is $50,110 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $40,765 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Utah tax.

Which job pays more in Utah than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Utah, health specialties professor pays furthest above its US median: $168,060 here, 57% more than the national $107,310.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Utah. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.