Nurse Practitioners Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $127,030 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $61.07
10th percentile $98,490
90th percentile $172,850
Employed locally 1,560
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,490
    25th
    $111,700
    50th (median)
    $127,030
    75th
    $153,430
    90th
    $172,850

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 134% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $140,230
    Connecticut $138,960
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $138,610
    St. George, UT $134,700
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $133,470
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $133,220

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,140
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,710
    Physicians, All Other $167,500
    Pharmacists $137,210
    Dental Hygienists $83,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Salt Lake City, UT is $61.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.12 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 1.7% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $98,490 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,700.