Salt Lake City-Murray, UT
Metropolitan Area · 2024 BLS OEWS data · Utah statewide data
$59,325
Median Annual Wage
+41% since 2014
$56,010
Utah Median
+6% vs state
766,590
Total Workers
606
Occupations Tracked
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT is a Metropolitan Area with 606 tracked occupations and an estimated 766,590 total workers. Wages grew an average of 39% from 2014 to 2024, with Management Occupations and Computer and Mathematical Occupations offering the highest median salaries.
Wages by Occupation Group
Top Occupations
| Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $197,140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $193,750 |
| Chief Executives | $179,450 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $177,220 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $174,410 |
| Physicians, All Other | $167,500 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $160,550 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $160,300 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $158,620 |
| Podiatrists | $153,900 |
Job Market Trends
2014 → 2024
+39%
avg wage growth since 2014
+19.2%
employment change since 2014
Fastest Wage Growth
| Athletes and Sports Competitors Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations |
+218.9%
$61,820 → $197,140
|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
+155.9%
$54,710 → $140,010
|
| Credit Counselors Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
+112.1%
$28,450 → $60,340
|
| Massage Therapists Healthcare Support Occupations |
+110.6%
$29,220 → $61,530
|
| Music Directors and Composers Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations |
+109.3%
$37,280 → $78,010
|
Most Jobs Added
| Marriage and Family Therapists Community and Social Service Occupations |
+2400.0%
30 → 760
|
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
+500.0%
170 → 1,150
|
| Chemical Plant and System Operators Production Occupations |
+500.0%
40 → 240
|
| Bicycle Repairers Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
+400.0%
40 → 200
|
| Biological Scientists, All Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
+300.0%
60 → 270
|
Wage Declines
| Broadcast Technicians Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations |
-42.6%
$36,370 → $20,890
|
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
-36.4%
$99,410 → $63,200
|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
-35.3%
$75,190 → $48,630
|
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
-32.3%
$88,030 → $59,640
|
| Transportation Inspectors Transportation and Material Moving Occupations |
-24.1%
$104,630 → $79,410
|
Wage Trends in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT
View data table
| Year | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 2024 latest | $59,325 |
| 2023 | $55,045 |
| 2022 | $50,920 |
| 2021 | $48,570 |
| 2020 | $48,385 |
| 2019 | $46,000 |
| 2018 | $44,490 |
| 2017 | $44,370 |
| 2016 | $43,910 |
| 2015 | $42,200 |
| 2014 | $42,165 |