UT · Ogden · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Ogden, UT

Registered Nurses in the Ogden area earn a median of $38.14 per hour, about $79,320 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $35.33 and $47.32. That ranks 269th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 324th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Ogden and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Ogden and what they pay.

Open Registered Nurse roles near Ogden

Roles in other cities of the Ogden area.

PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Registered Nurse Telemetry

CommonSpirit Health · Layton, UT

$32.01–$53.90/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101364906144
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

RN Resource Float Pool

CommonSpirit Health · Layton, UT

$32.01–$53.90/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 88285473680
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago

Registered Nurse Peds

CommonSpirit Health · Layton, UT

$32.01–$53.90/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 100135224112
Top 25% pay
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Registered Nurse pay in Ogden, UT

The metro median is 4% below the Utah statewide median of $39.55 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,860 registered nurses employed in the Ogden metro area, 14.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.67).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.08$64,65031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.33$73,49021% below U.S. median
Median$38.14$79,32015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.32$98,4305% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.03$101,9809% above U.S. median

How Ogden ranks

  • 269th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 324th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th 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 Ogden

  • Overall prices in Ogden run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.14 median hour buys what $38.01 buys at the national price level, 16% 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 Ogden paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,373
  • Per year: $68,652
  • Per month: $5,721

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Ogden metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Ogden

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Ogden

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Ogden, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Intermountain Health Mckay-Dee Hospital
Ogden, UT
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Ogden Regional Medical Center
Ogden, UT
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Weber County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Weber County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Layton, UT10 mi$38.14/hr84,348
Salt Lake City, UT31 mi$39.97/hr217,783
Logan, UT36 mi$39.95/hr56,770
West Valley City, UT37 mi$39.97/hr138,144
Millcreek, UT38 mi$39.97/hr64,217
Taylorsville, UT39 mi$39.97/hr57,819

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.

Utah state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Ogden

Ogden city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Ogden, UT?

Registered Nurses in the Ogden metro area have a median pay of $38.14 per hour, about $79,320 a year. The middle half earn between $35.33 and $47.32 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Ogden a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Ogden ranks 324th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 269th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Ogden?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Ogden area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Ogden.

Do I need a Utah license to work in Ogden 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 Ogden in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Weber 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 Ogden?

The federal per diem benchmark in Ogden is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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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2What they are offering now

Low$32Median$42.95High$54

29 RN postings with published pay in Utah, 24 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 29 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse - InformaticsPermanent
    $75k–$138k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Salt Lake City, UT · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse Pre Op PACUPermanent
    $32.01–$53.90/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Salt Lake City, UT · posted yesterday

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