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💰 COL Index: 96 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in West Valley City, UT

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

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 39 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$52,992
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$54,971
model average ÷ 96.4 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Software Developer
$125,885
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,301
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for West Valley City?

$52,992 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$52,992/year
Gross monthly equivalent$4,416/month
Household income context$80,889

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 39-Role Set

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

🥇 -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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🥈 -1% vs national

Accountant

$85,150
💡 Purchasing-power model $88,330
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $40.94/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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🥉 -1% vs national

Elementary School Teacher

$62,982
💡 Purchasing-power model $65,334
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $30.28/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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4️⃣ -1% vs national

Electrician

$60,885
💡 Purchasing-power model $63,159
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $29.27/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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5️⃣ -1% vs national

Real Estate Agent

$60,816
💡 Purchasing-power model $63,087
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $29.24/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 39 Occupations in West Valley 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 39 occupations.

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1 Software Developer $125,885
2 Accountant $85,150
3 Elementary School Teacher $62,982
4 Electrician $60,885
5 Real Estate Agent $60,816
6 Heavy Truck Driver $52,516
7 Insurance Agent $49,460
8 Plumber $49,460
9 Carpenter $49,460
10 Human Resources Specialist $49,460
11 Financial Analyst $49,460
12 Physical Therapist $49,460
13 Pharmacist $49,460
14 Paralegal $49,460
15 HVAC Technician $49,460
16 Welder $49,460
17 Nail Technician $49,460
18 Personal Trainer $49,460
19 Cosmetologist $49,460
20 Auto Mechanic $49,460
21 Chef/Head Cook $49,460
22 Social Worker $49,460
23 Veterinary Technician $49,460
24 Pharmacy Technician $49,460
25 Dental Assistant $49,460
26 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $49,460
27 Firefighter $49,460
28 Construction Manager $49,460
29 Dental Hygienist $49,460
30 Web Developer $49,460
31 Marketing Manager $49,460
32 Medical Assistant $49,460
33 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $49,460
34 Police Officer $49,460
35 Project Manager $49,460
36 Graphic Designer $49,460
37 Data Analyst $49,460
38 Loan Officer $49,460
39 Security Guard $35,749

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

West Valley 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 0.314×–1.483× across occupations. 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 West Valley City

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,301/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,626/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$480,000
📉
Unemployment
2.8%
💳
Median Income
$80,889
🎓
College Educated
15%
🚶
Walk Score
45/100
📊
Cost of Living
96
Below Avg Cost
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❓ West Valley City Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in West Valley City mean on this page?

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$52,992 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all West Valley City workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in West Valley City?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $4,416 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in West Valley 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 West Valley 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 0.314×–1.483× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for West Valley City

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