DOL Median (Utah)
$65,000
vs National
-34.4%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,985
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,000
-34.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in Utah earns $65,000 in nominal terms, which is 34.4% below the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,985 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Utah
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | $120,000 | 1 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | $100,000 | 31 |
| Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. | $82,100 | 2 |
| Alorica Inc. | $80,000 | 1 |
| Utah State University | $77,000 | 2 |
| CORPORATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | $67,000 | 1 |
| ESL VISION LLC | $66,955 | 2 |
| Customer Dynamics LLC | $56,430 | 1 |
| Overstock.com, Inc. | $51,106 | 1 |
| University of Utah | $47,000 | 10 |
| Rio Tinto Services Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Economists
WOODSTOCK, GA · $520,000NORWALK, CO · $280,000Moline, IL · $278,000BETHESDA, MA · $250,000MANHATTAN BEACH, CA · $230,000Top-Paying Roles in Utah
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · $240,000Orthodontists · $205,000Petroleum Engineers · $184,500Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · $170,000Dentists, All Other Specialists · $150,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Economists make in Utah?
The median Economists salary in Utah is $65,000 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Utah a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in Utah earns 34.4% less than the national median of $99,100, or $62,985 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.