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Utah NP License 2026: Full Practice Authority, Utah DOPL Process, Salary
Utah nurse practitioners (APRN) achieved full practice authority in 2020. No physician collaboration or supervision is required. Average APRN salary in Utah is $108,000/year in 2026, with Salt Lake City reaching $115,000–$128,000 for specialty APRNs at Intermountain Health and University of Utah Health.
Utah APRN Practice Authority
Utah is a full practice authority state since 2020. APRNs may independently diagnose, treat, and prescribe (Schedule II–V) upon licensure. Utah's well-organized healthcare systems (Intermountain Health, U of U Health) have adapted quickly to the FPA model with strong APRN integration infrastructure.
Utah DOPL Application Requirements
- Active Utah RN license
- Graduation from accredited NP program (master's or doctorate)
- National certification from ANCC, AANP, NCC, PNCB, or other DOPL-approved body
- APRN application fee: $55 (one of the lowest state fees in the US)
- Online application through Utah DOPL portal
Processing Timeline
Utah DOPL APRN applications typically process in 4–8 weeks.
NP Salary in Utah (2026)
| City | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $118,000 |
| Provo / Orem | $113,000 |
| Ogden | $110,000 |
| St. George | $105,000 |
| Logan | $103,000 |
| Rural Utah | $96,000–$108,000 |
Top UT Health Systems for APRNs
- Intermountain Health — Salt Lake City; largest health system in the Intermountain West; strong APRN integration with competitive compensation
- University of Utah Health — Salt Lake City; academic flagship; Level I trauma; top specialty APRN pay in Utah
- HCA Healthcare Utah (St. Mark's) — Salt Lake City; strong primary care and hospitalist NP hiring
- Steward Health Care — Salt Lake metro; Davis and Jordan Valley hospitals
- Dixie Regional Medical Center (Intermountain) — St. George; rapidly growing southern Utah
What We See at Ava Health
Utah's combination of full practice authority, low application fees, and Intermountain Health's scale make it one of the most attractive Western states for NP relocation. Rural Utah (San Juan County, Emery County) has NHSC loan repayment eligibility. Salt Lake City's explosive population growth is driving sustained APRN demand across primary care, urgent care, and hospital settings.
Related: NP License Arizona 2026, NP License Colorado 2026, RN Salary Utah 2026.
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