Salaries in High Desert Utah

BLS OEWS May 2025 • High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area • 379 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in High Desert Utah

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Physicians, All Other $255,160 60
Family Medicine Physicians $234,140 60
Petroleum Engineers $178,010 160
Dentists, General $175,010 80
Architectural and Engineering Managers $144,480 110
Pharmacists $135,910 190

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $255,160 60
      Family Medicine Physicians $234,140 60
      Petroleum Engineers $178,010 160
      Dentists, General $175,010 80
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $144,480 110
      Pharmacists $135,910 190
      Physician Assistants $134,420 80
      Chief Executives $132,230 190
      Nurse Practitioners $128,460 180
      Financial Managers $125,780 310
      Veterinarians $121,230 50
      Sales Managers $119,400 190
      Marketing Managers $118,440 150
      Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $116,650 50
      Electrical Engineers $115,570 80
      Industrial Production Managers $114,990 130
      Computer Systems Analysts $114,320 40
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $114,240 50
      Human Resources Managers $112,460 60
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $110,310 140
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $108,380 290
      Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $104,000 80
      Power Plant Operators $102,660 210
      Medical and Health Services Managers $101,920 320
      Cost Estimators $101,910 130
      Natural Sciences Managers $101,800 80
      Managers, All Other $100,350 200
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $100,100 40
      Computer Programmers $99,820 30
      Construction Managers $99,570 340
      Industrial Engineers $98,690 70
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $96,960 130
      Commercial Pilots $95,730 40
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $94,310 80
      Software Developers $94,170 230
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $93,760 40
      Lawyers $93,180 160
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $92,230 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $90,480 80
      Chemists $89,120 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $88,920 160
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $87,470 40
      Mechanical Engineers $87,250 90
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $85,500 140
      Project Management Specialists $84,960 360
      Civil Engineers $84,040 280
      Physical Therapists $84,010 90
      Environmental Engineers $83,250 30
      Biological Scientists, All Other $82,220 120
      Gas Plant Operators $82,180 100
      Optometrists $81,710 30
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $81,450 110
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $81,320 100
      Administrative Services Managers $80,000 80
      Conservation Scientists $79,790 —
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $79,690 180
      Facilities Managers $79,630 120
      Registered Nurses $79,620 1,420
      Occupational Therapists $78,930 30
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870 40
      Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $78,660 80
      Respiratory Therapists $78,390 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,360 1,300
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $78,330 50
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $78,010 150
      Healthcare Social Workers $77,670 50
      Plant and System Operators, All Other $77,670 90
      Data Scientists $77,460 70
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,410 600
      Anthropologists and Archeologists $77,380 30
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $77,000 110
      Marriage and Family Therapists $76,490 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,440 590
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,440 540
      Logisticians $76,430 80
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $76,100 60
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $76,080 30
      Dental Hygienists $76,010 190
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,640 960
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $75,460 50
      General and Operations Managers $75,080 2,980
      Helpers--Extraction Workers $74,900 70
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $74,270 120
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $74,180 110
      Information Security Analysts $73,520 40
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,030 400
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $72,800 —
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $72,590 50
      Continuous Mining Machine Operators $71,730 360
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,090 760
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,490 140
      Management Analysts $70,310 120
      School Psychologists $70,290 30
      Social and Community Service Managers $70,270 160
      Construction and Building Inspectors $69,780 80
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $69,140 50
      Training and Development Specialists $69,100 170
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,950 60
      Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $68,640 150
      Database Administrators $67,660 —
      Wellhead Pumpers $66,890 150
      Financial Specialists, All Other $66,630 30
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $66,470 90
      Speech-Language Pathologists $66,420 90
      Surveyors $66,260 100
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $66,130 100
      Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $65,960 140
      First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $65,960 50
      Real Estate Sales Agents $64,850 220
      Financial and Investment Analysts $64,730 70
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $64,640 60
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $64,630 50
      Instructional Coordinators $64,260 370
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $64,110 190
      Computer Network Support Specialists $63,970 80
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $63,910 170
      Accountants and Auditors $63,870 680
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,710 250
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $63,690 90
      Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $63,570 50
      Human Resources Specialists $63,150 350
      Social Workers, All Other $63,110 50
      Producers and Directors $63,040 30
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $62,960 620
      Bus Drivers, School $62,950 340
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $62,870 30
      Education Administrators, All Other $62,670 40
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $61,980 40
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,870 350
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $61,700 70
      Computer User Support Specialists $61,510 300
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,500 1,490
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,470 100
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $61,290 40
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,150 390
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,720 610
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $60,520 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,510 350
      Food Service Managers $60,490 110
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $60,490 250
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $60,450 60
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $60,400 110
      Postal Service Clerks $60,310 140
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $60,160 40
      Electricians $60,120 1,160
      Chemical Technicians $60,060 40
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,760 200
      Compliance Officers $59,720 200
      Urban and Regional Planners $59,710 50
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $59,440 90
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,420 530
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,420 950
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $59,370 330
      Physical Therapist Assistants $58,970 50
      Health Education Specialists $58,560 —
      Lodging Managers $58,380 140
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $58,320 60
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $58,140 30
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $57,900 190
      Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $57,800 —
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $57,560 90
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,420 970
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $57,400 —
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $57,250 580
      Massage Therapists $57,080 40
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $56,820 100
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $56,800 40
      Chefs and Head Cooks $56,570 90
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $56,100 40
      Loan Officers $56,090 290
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $55,990 90
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $55,940 60
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,920 2,900
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $55,890 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $55,730 40
      Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $55,710 60
      Highway Maintenance Workers $55,640 380
      Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $55,610 1,120
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $55,570 400
      Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $55,430 80
      Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $55,120 50
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $54,930 330
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $54,710 130
      Public Relations Specialists $54,280 80
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $54,220 60
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $54,110 190
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $53,990 340
      Sheet Metal Workers $53,780 80
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $53,670 160
      Machinists $53,560 180
      Chiropractors $53,510 30
      Paramedics $53,410 70
      Legislators $52,790 50
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $52,550 90
      Graphic Designers $52,470 100
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $52,330 90
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $52,290 70
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $52,250 220
      Computer Occupations, All Other $51,770 110
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,710 330
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $51,130 40
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,000 190
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $50,730 390
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $50,650 620
      Plasterers and Stucco Masons $50,580 40
      Roofers $50,520 80
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $50,420 90
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $50,420 70
      Production Workers, All Other $50,330 160
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,250 220
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $50,100 80
      Fundraisers $50,090 40
      Animal Caretakers $49,980 230
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,850 250
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,590 80
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $49,260 30
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $49,210 80
      Judicial Law Clerks $49,110 60
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $49,000 170
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $48,910 40
      Rehabilitation Counselors $48,880 50
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,630 340
      Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $48,550 40
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $48,510 120
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $48,350 70
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,100 70
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $47,970 210
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $47,950 130
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,870 100
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,760 90
      Insurance Sales Agents $47,640 280
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $47,640 220
      Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $47,610 400
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,320 30
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $47,170 70
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $47,150 —
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,140 630
      Procurement Clerks $47,140 40
      Tax Preparers $47,090 40
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $47,050 100
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $46,860 90
      Motorcycle Mechanics $46,800 30
      Carpenters $46,680 730
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $46,040 30
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,020 40
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $45,860 260
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,810 40
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,600 30
      Coaches and Scouts $45,480 150
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $45,460 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,440 770
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,420 120
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,390 60
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $45,340 90
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,330 1,840
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $45,290 30
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,260 70
      Pharmacy Technicians $45,240 350
      Medical Records Specialists $45,170 90
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $44,890 40
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $44,720 190
      Billing and Posting Clerks $44,570 220
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $44,570 270
      Construction Laborers $44,500 1,490
      Residential Advisors $44,380 90
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,330 1,310
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $44,150 40
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,830 960
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $43,720 130
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $43,260 180
      Light Truck Drivers $43,170 520
      Tile and Stone Setters $42,730 60
      Firefighters $42,540 280
      Food Batchmakers $42,530 160
      Community Health Workers $42,430 40
      Security Guards $42,330 200
      Carpet Installers $42,260 30
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $42,030 90
      Tour and Travel Guides $41,820 480
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $41,600 110
      Social and Human Service Assistants $41,160 610
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $41,110 130
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $40,660 50
      Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $40,420 40
      Dietetic Technicians $40,340 30
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $40,280 380
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,950 30
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $39,790 70
      Printing Press Operators $39,780 60
      Biological Technicians $39,560 50
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $39,110 110
      File Clerks $38,880 30
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,860 1,370
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,750 570
      Customer Service Representatives $38,740 1,330
      Helpers--Electricians $38,690 —
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,360 130
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $38,290 620
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $38,060 80
      Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $38,050 90
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $37,860 —
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,830 240
      Office Clerks, General $37,800 2,450
      Emergency Medical Technicians $37,600 410
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $37,580 50
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $37,570 90
      Helpers--Production Workers $37,530 60
      Medical Assistants $37,440 460
      Data Entry Keyers $37,440 —
      Bartenders $37,420 210
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $37,320 150
      Nursing Assistants $37,300 810
      Phlebotomists $37,290 —
      Skincare Specialists $37,230 40
      Meter Readers, Utilities $37,180 40
      Bill and Account Collectors $37,070 80
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,000 900
      Parts Salespersons $36,980 270
      Tellers $36,960 260
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,890 90
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,760 650
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $36,760 110
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,520 50
      Opticians, Dispensing $36,470 80
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,410 40
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,210 50
      Tutors $36,180 150
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,120 740
      Dental Assistants $36,070 410
      Cooks, Restaurant $35,910 1,140
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,900 510
      Crane and Tower Operators $35,870 —
      Cooks, Short Order $35,360 50
      Stockers and Order Fillers $35,260 1,730
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $34,940 150
      Tire Repairers and Changers $34,940 180
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $34,890 40
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,570 230
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,560 1,780
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,470 2,030
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,470 1,060
      Counter and Rental Clerks $34,310 260
      Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $34,280 50
      Library Technicians $34,240 30
      Retail Salespersons $34,220 2,150
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $33,990 970
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,470 1,650
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $33,190 40
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $33,070 180
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,930 170
      Psychiatric Technicians $32,360 60
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $32,130 40
      Bakers $31,560 220
      Food Preparation Workers $31,320 850
      Concierges $31,290 40
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $31,200 260
      Childcare Workers $30,740 290
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $30,470 50
      Library Assistants, Clerical $30,120 100
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,650 340
      Recreation Workers $29,390 470
      Waiters and Waitresses $29,250 1,700
      Cashiers $29,140 3,060
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,750 160
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $28,590 130
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,540 100
      Cooks, Fast Food $28,500 830
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $28,310 120
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $28,240 320
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $27,880 100
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,780 3,170
      Floral Designers $26,990 90
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $26,830 100
      Dishwashers $26,140 360
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,080 320
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,650 —
      Driver/Sales Workers $23,460 190
      Physical Therapist Aides $23,050 50
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $22,220 90