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💰 COL Index: 96 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Salt Lake City, UT

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$69,014
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$71,591
model average ÷ 96.4 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$155,917
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,338
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Salt Lake City?

$69,014 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$69,014/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,751/month
Household income context$72,951

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -1% vs national

Marketing Manager

$155,917
💡 Purchasing-power model $161,740
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $74.96/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -1% vs national

Pharmacist

$134,560
💡 Purchasing-power model $139,585
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $64.69/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -1% vs national

Software Developer

$125,885
💡 Purchasing-power model $130,586
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $60.52/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -1% vs national

Construction Manager

$107,041
💡 Purchasing-power model $111,038
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $51.46/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -1% vs national

Project Manager

$100,186
💡 Purchasing-power model $103,927
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $48.17/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Salt Lake City

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (96.4/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $155,917
2 Pharmacist $134,560
3 Software Developer $125,885
4 Construction Manager $107,041
5 Project Manager $100,186
6 Physical Therapist $98,633
7 Financial Analyst $97,940
8 Web Developer $91,748
9 Dental Hygienist $86,584
10 Accountant $85,150
11 Registered Nurse $85,140
12 Data Analyst $82,459
13 Insurance Agent $79,076
14 Loan Officer $75,377
15 Police Officer $74,100
16 Human Resources Specialist $66,919
17 Elementary School Teacher $62,982
18 Plumber $62,665
19 Paralegal $62,072
20 Electrician $60,885
21 Real Estate Agent $60,816
22 Graphic Designer $60,677
23 Social Worker $60,202
24 Chef/Head Cook $59,698
25 Firefighter $56,503
26 Carpenter $56,305
27 HVAC Technician $55,068
28 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $54,030
29 Heavy Truck Driver $52,516
30 Welder $49,054
31 Auto Mechanic $47,798
32 Personal Trainer $46,175
33 Dental Assistant $44,335
34 Veterinary Technician $42,278
35 Pharmacy Technician $39,864
36 Cosmetologist $37,955
37 Medical Assistant $37,856
38 Security Guard $35,749
39 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $35,373
40 Nail Technician $32,989

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Salt Lake City salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are approximately 0.989×. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 96.4 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Salt Lake City

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,338/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,606/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$521,000
📉
Unemployment
2.8%
💳
Median Income
$72,951
🎓
College Educated
52%
🚶
Walk Score
55/100
📊
Cost of Living
96
Below Avg Cost
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❓ Salt Lake City Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Salt Lake City mean on this page?

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$69,014 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Salt Lake City workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Salt Lake City?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,751 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Salt Lake City?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Salt Lake City?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is approximately 0.989×; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Salt Lake City

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