Nursing Assistants Salary in Utah
Median annual wage in Utah: $39,840 -5.7% vs national
Utah vs United States
| Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $39,840 | $42,260 |
| Median hourly | $19.15 | $20.32 |
| Employment | 12,260 | 1,448,910 |
| Location quotient | 0.76 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Utah) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
How to interpret these figures
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $34,870, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $47,080 — a 1.4x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average nursing assistants salary in Utah?
The median annual wage in Utah is $39,840 ($19.15 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Utah compare to the national average for nursing assistants?
The Utah median of $39,840 is 5.7% lower than the U.S. median of $42,260.
How many nursing assistants work in Utah?
Approximately 12,260 are employed in Utah, per BLS OES.