Median DOL Salary
$78,256
Total DOL Filings
15,224
Companies Hiring
2,115
Cost of Living Index
103.2
National avg = 100Location vs National
Salt Lake City, UT$78,256
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 28.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Salt Lake City
Highest-Paying Occupations in Salt Lake City
BLS Wage Survey Data - Utah
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Utah.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $232,740 | 3,500 |
| Pediatricians, General | $194,160 | 250 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $178,920 | 290 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $168,530 | 60 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $166,580 | 380 |
| Chief Executives | $163,980 | 3,980 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $162,400 | 8,090 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $156,120 | 350 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,990 | 2,480 |
| Podiatrists | $146,330 | 90 |
Salary Trend in Salt Lake City, UT
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Salt Lake City, UT has a cost of living index of 103.2, which is 3.2% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $96,899 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $175,125 | $169,695 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $172,298 | $166,955 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $167,500 | $162,306 |
| Marketing Managers | $126,497 | $122,574 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $118,622 | $114,944 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.