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Registered Nurse Salary in Utah 2026: City-by-City Pay Data
Registered Nurse Salary in Utah (2026): City-by-City Pay Data
The average registered nurse salary in Utah in 2026 is $72,200/year ($34.71/hour). The Salt Lake City/Wasatch Front dominates the market, with Intermountain Health being the dominant employer. Utah's rapidly growing population is creating consistent nursing demand across specialties.
RN Salary by City in Utah
| City / Metro | Avg Annual Salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City Metro | $75,800 | Intermountain, University of Utah, HCA — major urban hub |
| Provo / Utah Valley | $70,500 | Utah Valley Hospital (Intermountain) — fast-growing tech corridor |
| Ogden | $68,000 | McKay-Dee Hospital (Intermountain) — northern Wasatch Front |
| St. George | $68,500 | Intermountain St. George — fastest-growing Utah metro; retiree demand |
Top Utah Healthcare Employers for RNs
- Intermountain Health — dominant UT employer; strong benefits, innovative clinical environment; 25+ hospitals statewide and into Idaho
- University of Utah Health — academic premium; transplant (top-15 program nationally), oncology (Huntsman), Primary Children's Hospital
- HCA MountainStar Health — community hospitals across SLC metro with shift differentials
Compact License Status
Utah is an NLC compact state. RNs with a multistate license from another compact state can practice in Utah without a separate endorsement.
Utah RN Job Market Outlook
Utah's rapid population growth is creating consistent nursing demand. Intermountain Health's expansion into Idaho and Nevada creates multi-state opportunities for UT-licensed nurses. Travel RN rates in Salt Lake City run $1,800–$2,300/week. St. George's retiree-driven growth market is adding hospital capacity with consistent hiring.
Related: RN Salary Colorado 2026, RN Salary Arizona 2026, Utah RN License Guide.
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