SOC 11-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer and Information Systems Managers — Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT is $160,810 a year, trailing the national median of $175,140 by 8.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT is $160,810 a year, trailing the national median of $175,140 by 8.2%. Half of workers earn between $120,950 and $199,090. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $107,580 and the ninetieth at $233,990.
The area has 5,620 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 6.8 of every thousand jobs. Provo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $168,730. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 16th of 585 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,580 | −38.6% |
| 25th | $120,950 | −30.9% |
| Median (50th) | $160,810 | −8.2% |
| 75th | $199,090 | +13.7% |
| 90th | $233,990 | +33.6% |
| Mean | $168,450 | −3.8% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Provo | $168,730 | 1,850 | |
| 2 | Ogden | $162,710 | 820 | |
| 3 | Logan | $154,230 | 140 | |
| 4 | St. George | $130,510 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Salt Lake City sit close to the national average, so $160,810 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$160,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$162,599US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $160,810 a year, 8.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $107,580 to $233,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,620 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Provo, at $168,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median annual wage is $160,810, or $77.31 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $175,140, so pay in Salt Lake City, UT is 8.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT earns more than $233,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $107,580 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Provo, at $168,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,620 jobs in this occupation in Salt Lake City, UT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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