DOL Median (Utah)
$49,500
vs National
-29.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,965
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,500
-29.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Utah earns $49,500 in nominal terms, which is 29.3% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,965 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 |
|---|---|---|
| INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE | $178,210 | 3 |
| OEC MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $102,000 | 3 |
| Varex Imaging Corporation | $95,077 | 3 |
| IHC Health Services, Inc. | $89,045 | 1 |
| Utah State University | $76,415 | 2 |
| University of Utah | $48,102 | 19 |
| Brigham Young University | $46,259 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Physicists
Mechanicsville, VA · $362,482Bronx, NE · $235,913Minot, ND · $222,500Scottsdale, AZ · $216,250Anchorage, AK · $214,000Top-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 Physicists make in Utah?
The median Physicists salary in Utah is $49,500 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Utah a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Utah earns 29.3% less than the national median of $70,000, or $47,965 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.