How Much Does an RN Make in Utah in 2026?

A typical registered nurse in Utah earns about $40.67 per hour, or $84,600 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Based on that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $7,050 a month and $1,627 a week. Those figures cover the full range of RN roles across the state, from hospital floors to clinics.

Utah's typical pay runs about 13% below the national figure of $97,550, placing the state 32nd out of 51 states and territories. Some 27,420 RNs work in Utah, compared with 3,379,720 nationwide. Lower pay here tracks a lower cost of living in much of the state.

Entry-level positions in Utah typically offer around $33.13 per hour ($68,920 per year), according to May 2025 wage data. Pay generally rises toward the state's typical figure of $84,600 within the first several years on the job. New RNs often start in med-surg or general hospital units before moving into specialized care. Location and facility type also shape how quickly pay increases.

Experienced RNs in Utah often earn upwards of $52.43 per hour ($109,050 per year), the figure for the top 10% of earners. That's a spread of $40,130 between entry-level and top pay. The gap tends to reflect years on the job, specialty certification, and whether the nurse works in a higher-paying city like St. George versus a lower-paying one like Orem.

Utah RN pay has climbed from $59,670 in 2015 to $84,600 in 2025, a gain of $24,930 over the decade. That's a rise of 42%, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). The increase has been steady each year, with the sharpest jump between 2020 and 2021, when pay moved from $67,180 to $75,000.

Nationally, RN pay rose 45% over the same ten years, slightly ahead of Utah's 42% increase. Pay for someone starting an RN career in Utah today enters a market where wages have moved up steadily for a decade. There's no guarantee that pace continues, but the recent trend has been upward across both the state and the country.

RN pay runs highest in St. George, where typical pay is $86,380 a year, about 2% above the statewide figure of $84,600. Logan follows closely at $86,120, and Murray and Salt Lake City both post $85,890. These figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city center itself.

Pay runs lowest in Orem, Provo, and Lehi, where typical pay is $81,780 a year, a spread of $4,600 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities tracked in the state. Murray carries the largest RN workforce, with 14,070 nurses earning a typical $85,890 a year. Cities with lower pay often carry a lower cost of living, which can offset the smaller paycheck.

Utah's neighbors generally pay RNs more. Nevada leads at $103,670 a year, 23% above Utah's figure, and Colorado follows at $100,260, 19% higher. Arizona and Idaho also pay more, at $99,500 and $92,460. Wyoming is the exception, at $83,760, about 1% below Utah. RN licenses can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, making a move across state lines a realistic option.

Registered nurses in Utah typically earn $84,600 a year, or $40.67 an hour, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That figure has climbed 42% over the past decade, up from $59,670 in 2015. Readers weighing a move or a new license should check Utah's state nursing board for licensing requirements, and compare city-level pages for local pay figures before deciding where to work.