PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse - Informatics
Veterans Health Administration · Salt Lake City, UT
$75k–$138k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Murray, UT
Pay for registered nurses in the Murray area centers on $39.97 per hour, or about $83,140 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.41 and the upper quarter over $49.83. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Murray. That ranks 168th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 297th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Murray and what they pay.
- $39.97median pay per hour, Salt Lake City
- $37–$50typical range per hour
- 13,680registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 22open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Registered Nurse Pre Op PACU
CommonSpirit Health · Salt Lake City, UT
$32.01–$53.90/ hour
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Palliative Care Provider-Advance Practice Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Salt Lake City, UT
$116k–$170k/ year
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
RN Telemetry
CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT
$32.01–$53.90/ hour
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Per diemPosted 3 days ago
RN Labor and Delivery
CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT
$32.01–$53.90/ hour
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
RN NICU
CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT
$32.01–$53.90/ hour
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
RN Resource Float Pool
CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT
$32.01–$53.90/ hour
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
RN Resource Float Pool
CommonSpirit Health · West Valley City, UT
$32.01–$53.90/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
RN Resource Float Pool
CommonSpirit Health · Salt Lake City, UT
$32.01–$53.90/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted 9 days ago
RN Lactation Consultant
CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT
$33.84–$50.34/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
RN ICU
CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT
$32.01–$53.90/ hour
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Registered Nurse Telemetry
CommonSpirit Health · West Valley City, UT
$32.01–$48.43/ hour
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Named employers near Murray, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 20 | $42.95 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $59.88 |
Registered Nurse pay in Murray, UT
The metro median is 1% above the Utah statewide median of $39.55 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 13,680 registered nurses employed in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area, 16.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.79).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.98 | $70,680 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.41 | $77,810 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.97 | $83,140 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.83 | $103,650 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $54.97 | $114,340 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Murray ranks
- 168th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 297th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 5 Utah metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Murray
- Overall prices in Salt Lake City-Murray run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.97 median hour buys what $39.63 buys at the national price level, 12% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Murray paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,439
- Per year: $71,946
- Per month: $5,996
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Murray
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $142 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,554 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,202 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Murray
CMS lists 1 hospital in Murray, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermountain Medical Center Murray, UT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Salt Lake County
HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Salt Lake County (1 geographic, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorsville, UT | 3 mi | $39.97/hr | 57,819 |
| Millcreek, UT | 4 mi | $39.97/hr | 64,217 |
| Lehi, UT | 16 mi | $38.29/hr | 93,446 |
| Saratoga Springs, UT | 21 mi | $38.29/hr | 57,411 |
| Eagle Mountain, UT | 24 mi | $38.29/hr | 60,575 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Utah · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Utah
Utah is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Utah license by endorsement.
Utah taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Murray, UT?
Registered Nurses in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area have a median pay of $39.97 per hour, about $83,140 a year. The middle half earn between $37.41 and $49.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Murray a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Salt Lake City-Murray ranks 297th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 168th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Murray?
We list 22 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Salt Lake City-Murray area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Murray.
Do I need a Utah license to work in Murray as a registered nurse?
Utah is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Utah license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Murray in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Salt Lake County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Murray?
The federal per diem benchmark in Murray is $142 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,554 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationSalt Lake City, UT · 2 postings$59.88/ hr$36–$82
- CommonSpirit HealthWest Jordan, UT · 26 postings$42.95/ hr$32–$59
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$108.25/ hr$94–$123
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 16 postings$106.18/ hr$59–$119
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- Registered Nurse - InformaticsPermanent$75k–$138k/ year
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