How Much Does an NP Make in Utah in 2026?

A typical NP in Utah earns about $62.94 per hour, or $130,920 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $10,910 a month or $2,518 a week, figures calculated from the annual pay. Pay varies by city and experience, but this figure represents typical earnings across the state. It offers a baseline for comparing offers or planning a move within Utah.

Utah's typical pay runs about 1% below the national figure of $132,300, according to the same May 2025 data. That places Utah 29th out of 51 states and the District of Columbia for NP pay. The state counts 2,740 nurse practitioners, a small workforce next to the 323,040 counted nationwide. Lower pay in Utah generally tracks a lower cost of living compared with higher-paying coastal states.

Entry-level positions in Utah typically offer around $49.51 an hour, or about $102,980 a year, according to May 2025 data. Some entry-level roles pay closer to $120,740 a year, or $58.05 an hour, depending on setting and location. Pay generally rises toward the state's typical rate of $130,920 within the first few years on the job. Newer graduates in outpatient or primary care settings tend to start near the lower end of this range.

Experienced NPs in Utah often earn upwards of $150,940 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over $175,220 a year, or $84.24 an hour. That leaves a spread of $72,240 between entry-level and top-tier pay. The gap tends to reflect years of experience, practice setting, and which city an NP works in, with specialty clinics and higher-cost metro areas often paying more.

Utah's NP pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, rising from $94,360 in 2015 to $130,920 in 2025. That's a gain of $36,560, or 39%, over ten years. The increase has been fairly steady year to year, with only small dips in 2017, 2019, and 2021 along the way. Recent years show the fastest growth, with pay rising from $123,200 in 2023 to $130,920 in 2025.

Nationally, NP pay rose 35% over the same decade, meaning Utah's climb slightly outpaced the country as a whole. Someone starting an NP career in Utah today enters a field where pay has moved up consistently over ten years, though nothing about future increases is guaranteed. The trend reflects growth already recorded, not a forecast.

Pay runs highest in St. George, where NPs typically earn $139,590 a year, about 7% above the state figure. Lehi, Provo, and Orem follow closely, each at $133,860 a year, or $64.36 an hour. Logan comes in next at $133,110 a year. These figures reflect the full metro area around each city, not just the city center.

Ogden pays the least among Utah's tracked cities, at $129,000 a year, or $62.02 an hour. That's a spread of $10,590 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities in the state. Salt Lake City holds the largest NP workforce, with 1,430 NPs earning $129,350 a year. Cities with lower pay generally have a lower cost of living, which tends to offset the smaller paycheck.

Utah's typical NP pay trails all five neighboring states, though by different margins, according to May 2025 data. Nevada pays the most nearby, at $140,670 a year, about 7% higher than Utah. Arizona follows at $134,420 (3% higher), Colorado at $132,930 (2% higher), Idaho at $132,540 (1% higher), and Wyoming at $132,200 (1% higher). Licensure earned in Utah can often be endorsed into these neighboring states rather than started from scratch, though requirements vary by board.

NPs in Utah typically earn $130,920 a year, up 39% over the past decade from $94,360 in 2015. Pay is fairly consistent across the Wasatch Front, with St. George and Salt Lake City among the higher-paying areas. Readers weighing a move or a new role should check Utah's nursing board for licensing requirements and review individual city pages for local pay figures before deciding where to practice.