Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Utah
695 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Utah belongs to Obstetricians and Gynecologists, at $437,170 per year. The lowest published median is $23,660.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $437,170 | 200 | |
| 2 | Radiologists | $417,250 | 380 | |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $331,720 | 210 | |
| 4 | Psychiatrists | $299,670 | 260 | |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | $297,510 | 550 | |
| 6 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 7 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | 280 | |
| 8 | Dermatologists | $239,200 | 50 | |
| 9 | Neurologists | $239,200 | 100 | |
| 10 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | 80 | |
| 11 | Physicians, All Other | $228,060 | 3,510 | |
| 12 | Pediatricians, General | $210,360 | 310 | |
| 13 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $188,490 | 30 | |
| 14 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $174,590 | 1,880 | |
| 15 | Petroleum Engineers | $172,840 | 280 | |
| 16 | Chief Executives | $171,880 | 3,140 | |
| 17 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $168,060 | 3,520 | |
| 18 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,610 | 8,810 | |
| 19 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $161,120 | 2,290 | |
| 20 | Air Traffic Controllers | $158,310 | 360 | |
| 21 | Physicists | $156,760 | 30 | |
| 22 | Financial Managers | $150,450 | 8,860 | |
| 23 | Pharmacists | $144,240 | 2,830 | |
| 24 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $140,370 | 140 | |
| 25 | Marketing Managers | $139,830 | 6,100 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $23,660 | 190 |
| Barbers | $25,370 | 320 |
| Passenger Attendants | $25,840 | 370 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $26,590 | 3,050 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,650 | 1,340 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,010 | 4,490 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,000 | 6,960 |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | $28,120 | 180 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,670 | 52,340 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,720 | 2,550 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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