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Utah CRNA License 2026: APRN Requirements, Full Practice Authority, Salary
Utah adopted full practice authority for all APRNs including CRNAs in 2020. No physician supervision or collaborative agreement is required by state law, and Utah has opted out of the federal Medicare CRNA supervision requirement. Salt Lake City's healthcare complex (Intermountain Healthcare, University of Utah Health) is the dominant market; the Wasatch Front corridor from Ogden to Provo has strong suburban CRNA demand. St. George and rural communities in Southern and Eastern Utah have CRNA shortages with competitive recruitment packages.
Practice Model
- Full Practice Authority adopted 2020 — no supervision or collaboration agreement required
- Utah has opted out of federal Medicare CRNA supervision requirement
- ACT model: University of Utah Health, Intermountain Medical Center (Murray), Primary Children's Hospital
- CRNA-independent model: Most Intermountain Health and HCA community hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, rural facilities
- Utah County (Provo/Orem) is one of the fastest-growing suburban CRNA markets in the West
Application Requirements
- Active Utah RN license (compact or UT-issued)
- Current NBCRNA certification
- Official nurse anesthesia program documentation
- Completed dopl.utah.gov application + $100 fee
- Criminal background check via Utah DPS
Processing Timeline
Utah DOPL processes APRN applications in 4–8 weeks from complete submission. Utah's licensing system is among the more efficient in the Mountain West; complete applications with timely background check results process without significant delays.
CRNA Salary in Utah (2026)
| Market | Avg CRNA Salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City / Wasatch Front | $200,000–$232,000 | Intermountain, U of U Health, HCA; both ACT and CRNA-independent |
| Provo / Utah County | $196,000–$225,000 | Intermountain Utah Valley, Timpanogos Regional; fast-growing market |
| Ogden / Weber County | $194,000–$222,000 | Intermountain McKay-Dee, Ogden Regional; northern corridor |
| St. George | $198,000–$228,000 | Intermountain St. George Regional; rapidly growing retiree community |
| Rural / Eastern Utah | $196,000–$228,000 | CAH facilities; CRNA-only; NHSC-eligible in some areas; signing bonuses |
Top Employers in Utah
- Intermountain Health — Dominant statewide system; 24 Utah hospitals; both ACT and CRNA-independent models; excellent benefits
- University of Utah Health — Salt Lake City; academic medical center; ACT model; Level I trauma; CRNA training programs
- HCA Healthcare Utah — St. Mark's, Timpanogos, Brigham City; CRNA-independent model at community hospitals
- MountainStar Healthcare — Salt Lake metro; community hospitals; CRNA-independent model
What We See at Ava Health
Utah is among the fastest-growing states in the country, and CRNA demand is tracking population growth closely. Utah County (Provo/Orem) has seen explosive growth driven by the tech corridor — the combination of young demographics (high obstetric and pediatric surgical volumes) and growing commercial health coverage drives sustained CRNA demand. St. George's rapid growth from Southwestern retirement migration creates strong elective surgical volumes with competitive CRNA compensation. Salt Lake City's cost of living has risen substantially since 2020 but remains materially below coastal markets.
Related: CRNA Salary by State 2026, NP License Utah 2026, CRNA License Colorado 2026.
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