How Much Does an LPN Make in Utah in 2026?

A typical LPN in Utah earns about $30.40 per hour, or $63,230 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $5,269 a month and $1,216 a week. These numbers reflect the middle of the pay range across the state, not the highest or lowest a nurse might see.

Utah's typical pay sits about 2% below the national figure of $64,400 a year for LPNs, according to the same May 2025 data. Nationally, LPNs earn $30.96 an hour, just above Utah's $30.40. Utah ranks 30th among the 50 states and D.C., placing it in the middle tier nationally. About 1,680 LPNs work across the state, giving a sense of scale for the profession locally.

Entry-level LPN positions in Utah typically offer around $18.02 an hour, or about $37,480 a year, for those just starting out. Pay tends to rise from there as nurses gain experience and move into more specialized settings. Within a few years, many reach the state's typical pay of $30.40 an hour. The path from entry-level pay to the typical figure often happens steadily rather than all at once.

Experienced LPNs in Utah often earn upwards of $35.86 an hour, with the top 10% of earners making over $77,540 a year. That puts the gap between entry-level and top-tier pay at $40,060 a year. Setting matters here: nurses in specialty clinics, supervisory roles, or higher-cost cities such as Murray tend to land on the higher end. Experience and employer type both shape where an LPN falls within that range.

Utah LPN pay has risen from $42,820 in 2015 to $63,230 in 2025, a gain of $20,410 over the decade. That's a 48% increase, tracking mostly steady year-over-year gains with a notable jump between 2021 and 2022. The rise reflects broader wage growth across nursing roles in the state over that period.

Nationally, LPN pay rose about 49% over the same ten years, putting Utah's growth almost in line with the country as a whole. For someone starting an LPN career in Utah now, the numbers show pay has moved up steadily over the past decade. That trend offers no guarantee about future pay, only a record of what's happened so far.

Pay runs highest in Murray, part of the Salt Lake City metro area, where LPNs earn $66,970 a year ($32.20 an hour), about 6% above the statewide figure. Salt Lake City itself matches that figure, since the two share the same metro-area wage data. Orem, Lehi, and Provo follow closely behind, with LPNs there earning $64,320 a year. These cities cluster near the top of the state's pay range.

Logan sits at the other end, with LPNs there earning $55,290 a year ($26.58 an hour), the lowest figure among Utah's tracked cities. That's a spread of $11,680 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities in the state. Murray also carries the largest LPN workforce among Utah's cities, with 570 workers reported there. Higher pay in cities like Murray tends to track a higher cost of living, while Logan's lower pay tracks lower costs.

Utah's neighbors mostly pay LPNs more. Arizona leads at $77,070 a year, 22% higher than Utah, and Nevada follows at $76,160, about 20% higher. Colorado pays $73,880, roughly 17% above Utah. Idaho and Wyoming are close to even, at $63,800 and $63,460. An LPN license earned in Utah can often be endorsed into a neighboring state through that state's board of nursing, without starting the licensing process over.

Utah's typical LPN pay stands at $63,230 a year ($30.40 an hour) as of May 2025, up 48% over the past decade. Pay varies by city and experience level, with Murray and Salt Lake City running highest and Logan lowest. For specific requirements, check Utah's board of nursing licensing page; for local figures beyond what's covered here, city-specific pages offer more detail.