Cost of living

Cost of living in Utah: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in Utah is about $1,396/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 299 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Family Physician$15,156/mo9%
IT Manager$10,704/mo13%
Chief Executive$10,474/mo13%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$9,372/mo15%
Pharmacist$8,951/mo16%
Financial Manager$8,593/mo16%
Sales Manager$8,464/mo16%
Network Architect$8,462/mo16%
Marketing Manager$8,369/mo17%
Physician Assistant$8,324/mo17%
Dentist$8,292/mo17%
Nurse Practitioner$8,008/mo17%
Nurse Anesthetist$7,908/mo18%
Optometrist$7,881/mo18%
Lawyer$7,769/mo18%
Purchasing Manager$7,759/mo18%
Public Relations Manager$7,730/mo18%
Software Developer$7,594/mo18%
Human Resources Manager$7,501/mo19%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$7,379/mo19%
Veterinarian$7,273/mo19%
Industrial Production Manager$6,958/mo20%
Natural Sciences Manager$6,938/mo20%
Information Security Analyst$6,855/mo20%
Electrical Engineer$6,812/mo20%
Industrial Engineer$6,680/mo21%
Police and Detective$6,625/mo21%
Healthcare Manager$6,591/mo21%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$6,569/mo21%
Administrative Services Manager$6,555/mo21%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$6,353/mo22%
Computer Hardware Engineer$6,340/mo22%
Data Scientist$6,337/mo22%
Construction Manager$6,237/mo22%
Physical Therapist$6,175/mo23%
Computer Programmer$6,108/mo23%
Mechanical Engineer$6,092/mo23%
Sonographer$6,084/mo23%
Database Administrator$6,024/mo23%
Facilities Manager$5,905/mo24%
Systems Analyst$5,892/mo24%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$5,861/mo24%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$5,786/mo24%
Civil Engineer$5,715/mo24%
Network Administrator$5,679/mo25%
Speech Pathologist$5,578/mo25%
Occupational Therapist$5,574/mo25%
Operations Manager$5,418/mo26%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$5,411/mo26%
Project Management Specialist$5,411/mo26%
Psychologist$5,353/mo26%
Financial Analyst$5,333/mo26%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$5,280/mo26%
Management Consultant$5,214/mo27%
Operations Research Analyst$5,212/mo27%
Logistician$5,206/mo27%
Registered Nurse$5,186/mo27%
Dental Hygienist$5,160/mo27%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$5,107/mo27%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$4,989/mo28%
Medical Scientist$4,977/mo28%
Chemist$4,968/mo28%
Computer Network Support Specialist$4,876/mo29%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$4,869/mo29%
Accountant$4,805/mo29%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$4,798/mo29%
Radiologic Technologist$4,755/mo29%
Architect$4,739/mo29%
Construction Supervisor$4,732/mo30%
Actuary$4,709/mo30%
Cost Estimator$4,678/mo30%
Financial Examiner$4,635/mo30%
Respiratory Therapist$4,628/mo30%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$4,570/mo31%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$4,540/mo31%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$4,497/mo31%
Labor Relations Specialist$4,490/mo31%
Healthcare Social Worker$4,412/mo32%
Police Officer$4,390/mo32%
Chiropractor$4,388/mo32%
Web Developer$4,337/mo32%
Medical Equipment Repairer$4,336/mo32%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,325/mo32%
Producers and Director$4,321/mo32%
Tax Preparer$4,303/mo32%
Social and Community Service Manager$4,293/mo33%
High School Teacher$4,282/mo33%
Claims Adjuster$4,276/mo33%
Construction and Building Inspector$4,249/mo33%
Financial Advisor$4,245/mo33%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$4,233/mo33%
Production and Operating Worker$4,191/mo33%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$4,159/mo34%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$4,141/mo34%
Compliance Officer$4,125/mo34%
Elementary School Teacher$4,098/mo34%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$4,087/mo34%
HR Specialist$4,072/mo34%
Sales Representative$4,068/mo34%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$4,055/mo34%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$4,037/mo35%
Insurance Underwriter$4,027/mo35%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$4,016/mo35%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,995/mo35%
Physical Therapist Assistant$3,957/mo35%
Property Manager$3,945/mo35%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$3,942/mo35%
Correctional Officer$3,902/mo36%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$3,899/mo36%
Paramedic$3,896/mo36%
Electrician$3,893/mo36%
Market Research Analyst$3,893/mo36%
Instructional Coordinator$3,886/mo36%
Loan Officer$3,886/mo36%
Massage Therapist$3,886/mo36%
IT Support Specialist$3,867/mo36%
Plumber$3,862/mo36%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$3,855/mo36%
Advertising Sales Agent$3,837/mo36%
Credit Analyst$3,832/mo36%
Diesel Mechanic$3,830/mo36%
Training and Development Specialist$3,822/mo37%
Security Worker$3,808/mo37%
Machinist$3,797/mo37%
Editor$3,764/mo37%
Dietitian$3,762/mo37%
Postal Service Clerk$3,759/mo37%
Truck Driver$3,758/mo37%
Equipment Operator$3,756/mo37%
Fundraiser$3,737/mo37%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,737/mo37%
Licensed Practical Nurse$3,718/mo38%
Graphic Designer$3,708/mo38%
Sheet Metal Worker$3,692/mo38%
Interior Designer$3,643/mo38%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$3,630/mo38%
Special Ed Teacher$3,617/mo39%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$3,607/mo39%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$3,588/mo39%
Surgical Technologist$3,583/mo39%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$3,576/mo39%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$3,522/mo40%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,474/mo40%
Writer$3,453/mo40%
Food Service Manager$3,434/mo41%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$3,425/mo41%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$3,423/mo41%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$3,380/mo41%
School Counselor$3,342/mo42%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$3,331/mo42%
Public Relations Specialist$3,326/mo42%
Welder$3,317/mo42%
Journalist$3,253/mo43%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$3,241/mo43%
HVAC Technician$3,240/mo43%
Medical Records Specialist$3,234/mo43%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$3,231/mo43%
Carpenter$3,222/mo43%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$3,222/mo43%
Bus Drivers, School$3,215/mo43%
Chef$3,214/mo43%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$3,203/mo44%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$3,190/mo44%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$3,174/mo44%
Librarian$3,174/mo44%
Roofer$3,171/mo44%
Insurance Agent$3,140/mo44%
Real Estate Agent$3,139/mo44%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$3,132/mo45%
Highway Maintenance Worker$3,123/mo45%
Fitness Trainer$3,110/mo45%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$3,084/mo45%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$3,069/mo45%
Retail Supervisor$3,063/mo46%
Auto Mechanic$3,056/mo46%
Social Worker$3,056/mo46%
Maintenance Worker$3,055/mo46%
Photographer$3,042/mo46%
Biological Technician$3,036/mo46%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$3,036/mo46%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$3,034/mo46%
Bookkeeper$3,024/mo46%
Audio and Video Technician$3,023/mo46%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$3,021/mo46%
Firefighter$3,002/mo47%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$2,995/mo47%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$2,993/mo47%
Pharmacy Technician$2,991/mo47%
Construction Laborer$2,985/mo47%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,974/mo47%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$2,969/mo47%
Cargo and Freight Agent$2,967/mo47%
Skincare Specialist$2,966/mo47%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$2,962/mo47%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,924/mo48%
Bill and Account Collector$2,909/mo48%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$2,898/mo48%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,891/mo48%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,872/mo49%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$2,830/mo49%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,813/mo50%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$2,812/mo50%
Medical Equipment Preparer$2,809/mo50%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,801/mo50%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$2,780/mo50%
Billing and Posting Clerk$2,725/mo51%
Delivery Driver$2,715/mo51%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$2,709/mo52%
Personal Service Worker$2,677/mo52%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,659/mo53%
Painter$2,653/mo53%
Rehabilitation Counselor$2,652/mo53%
Data Entry Keyer$2,625/mo53%
Medical Assistant$2,618/mo53%
Admin Assistant$2,616/mo53%
Sports Coach$2,604/mo54%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$2,595/mo54%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$2,536/mo55%
Food Batchmaker$2,530/mo55%
Office Clerk$2,516/mo55%
Customer Service Rep$2,509/mo56%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$2,503/mo56%
Couriers and Messenger$2,501/mo56%
Landscaper$2,498/mo56%
Warehouse Worker$2,493/mo56%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$2,476/mo56%
Psychiatric Technician$2,473/mo56%
File Clerk$2,469/mo57%
Order Clerk$2,467/mo57%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$2,463/mo57%
Security Guard$2,456/mo57%
Opticians, Dispensing$2,443/mo57%
Parts Salesperson$2,443/mo57%
Social and Human Service Assistant$2,437/mo57%
Food Service Supervisor$2,434/mo57%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,427/mo58%
Nursing Assistant$2,423/mo58%
Printing Press Operator$2,423/mo58%
EMT$2,421/mo58%
Teller$2,419/mo58%
Dental Assistant$2,414/mo58%
Restaurant Cook$2,413/mo58%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,402/mo58%
Slaughterers and Meat Packer$2,393/mo58%
Phlebotomist$2,387/mo58%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,386/mo59%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$2,375/mo59%
Sewing Machine Operator$2,370/mo59%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$2,367/mo59%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$2,348/mo59%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$2,344/mo60%
Pest Control Worker$2,339/mo60%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$2,339/mo60%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$2,324/mo60%
Hairdresser$2,323/mo60%
Residential Advisor$2,309/mo60%
Tire Repairers and Changer$2,291/mo61%
Home Health Aide$2,276/mo61%
Receptionist$2,272/mo61%
Tutor$2,262/mo62%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$2,252/mo62%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,245/mo62%
School Bus Monitor$2,241/mo62%
Library Technician$2,186/mo64%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$2,174/mo64%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$2,170/mo64%
Bartender$2,163/mo65%
Telemarketer$2,160/mo65%
Preschool Teacher$2,159/mo65%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$2,151/mo65%
Retail Salesperson$2,144/mo65%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$2,140/mo65%
Driver/Sales Worker$2,116/mo66%
Server$2,071/mo67%
Food Preparation Worker$2,053/mo68%
Library Assistants, Clerical$2,049/mo68%
Parking Attendant$2,033/mo69%
Baker$2,023/mo69%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$2,019/mo69%
Recreation Worker$2,005/mo70%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$1,986/mo70%
Childcare Worker$1,975/mo71%
Animal Caretaker$1,971/mo71%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$1,970/mo71%
Teaching Assistant$1,959/mo71%
Cooks, Short Order$1,949/mo72%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$1,926/mo72%
Janitor$1,925/mo73%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$1,920/mo73%
Cashier$1,900/mo73%
Dishwasher$1,893/mo74%
Cooks, Fast Food$1,876/mo74%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$1,867/mo75%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$1,856/mo75%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$1,804/mo77%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$1,791/mo78%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$1,755/mo80%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$1,732/mo81%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$1,595/mo88%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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