Registered Nurses Salary in Utah
Median annual wage in Utah: $84,600 -13.3% vs national
Utah vs United States
| Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $84,600 | $97,550 |
| Median hourly | $40.67 | $46.90 |
| Employment | 27,420 | 3,379,720 |
| Location quotient | 0.73 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Utah) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
The numbers in context
The mean wage of $90,950 sits 7.5% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $68,920, median pay is $84,600, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $109,050.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average registered nurses salary in Utah?
The median annual wage in Utah is $84,600 ($40.67 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Utah compare to the national average for registered nurses?
The Utah median of $84,600 is 13.3% lower than the U.S. median of $97,550.
How many registered nurses work in Utah?
Approximately 27,420 are employed in Utah, per BLS OES.