PermanentPosted today
Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)
U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command · Salt Lake City, UT
$106k–$138k/ year
New this week
Healthcare jobs in Utah
72 open roles with published pay from 9 employers in Utah, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.
- Compact stateNurse Licensure Compact
- AppliesState income tax on wages
- MountainTime zone
- 52hospitals in the CMS directory
- 72roles with published pay
- $42.95median pay per hour
- $20–$54typical published range
- 9employers hiring
RN postings in Utah carry a median of $42.95 per hour (about $89,336 a year), −10% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #28 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 52 hospitals in Utah across 39 cities, 48 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 23 of the 29 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
Utah is in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Mountain time.
What healthcare pays in Utah
Pay by profession for Utah, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $32–$54 | $42.95 | $89,336 | −10% | 29 postings |
| Dental Assistant | $18–$24 | $19.50 | $40,560 | −11% | 9 postings |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $17–$24 | $20.17 | $41,954 | −12% | 4 postings |
| Radiologic Technologist | $21–$42 | $29.10 | $60,528 | −26% | 4 postings |
| Nurse Practitioner | $66–$121 | $100.96 | $209,997 | +50% | 3 postings |
| Respiratory Therapist | $28–$42 | $34.78 | $72,342 | −16% | 3 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $30–$32 | $30.99 | $64,459 | −6% | 19 wage offers in federal filings |
Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Wage offers in federal filings: employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. They are not job postings, and each is counted once. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.
Hiring now in Utah
72 roles with published pay (52 permanent, 20 per diem). 58 were posted in the last 30 days.
PermanentPosted today
Nurse Manager ICU Telemetry
CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT
$47.29–$70.35/ hour
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PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse - Informatics
Veterans Health Administration · Salt Lake City, UT
$75k–$138k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Physical Therapist
CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT
$37.22–$55.37/ hour
New this week
Per diemPosted today
Radiology Tech
CommonSpirit Health · West Valley City, UT
$26.06–$38.76/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
CNA Telemetry Tech Nursing Unit Secretary
CommonSpirit Health · West Valley City, UT
$17.24–$24.35/ hour
New this week
Per diemPosted today
CNA Medical Surgical
CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT
$17.00–$23.34/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Medical Lab Scientist
Intermountain Health · Saratoga Springs, UT
$35.60–$54.93/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse Pre Op PACU
CommonSpirit Health · Salt Lake City, UT
$32.01–$53.90/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse NICU
CommonSpirit Health · Lehi, UT
$32.01–$53.90/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery
CommonSpirit Health · Lehi, UT
$32.01–$53.90/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
CNA Telemetry
CommonSpirit Health · West Jordan, UT
$17.00–$23.34/ hour
New this week
Browse Utah jobs by profession
Who is hiring in Utah
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 48 | $42.95 | RN (26), CNA (4) |
| Veterans Health Administration | 6 | $66.74 | RN (2), Pharmacist (2) |
| Smile Brands | 6 | $30.75 | Dental Assistant (3), Hygienist (2) |
| Aspen Dental | 5 | $21 | Dental Assistant (4), Office Manager (1) |
| PDS Health | 2 | $22.75 | Dental Assistant (2) |
| Lifestance Health | 2 | $104.08 | NP (2) |
| U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command | 1 | $58.85 | NP (1) |
| Intermountain Health | 1 | $45.27 | Lab Scientist (1) |
| Universal Health Services | 1 | $40 | RN (1) |
Employers reporting wage offers in Utah
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARUP Laboratories | 9 | $30.53 | Lab Scientist (9) |
| Uintah Basin Healthcare | 3 | $33.49 | Lab Scientist (3) |
| IHC Health Services, Inc. | 3 | $34.86 | Lab Scientist (2), Dietitian (1) |
| Uintah Basin Medical Center | 3 | $31.50 | Lab Scientist (3) |
| Enhance Life Foundation | 1 | $33.02 | PT (1) |
| Provo City School District | 1 | $36.73 | SLP (1) |
| Lux Cc, LLC | 1 | $17.62 | Medical Assistant (1) |
| Department of Veterans Affairs-George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $174.06 | Dental Specialist (1) |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.
Cities in Utah
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jordan | 21 | $42.95 | RN |
| Salt Lake City | 12 | $47.95 | RN |
| West Valley City | 12 | $31.30 | RN |
| Lehi | 7 | $34.78 | RN |
| Layton | 7 | $42.95 | RN |
| American Fork | 3 | $19 | Dental Assistant |
City guides
Pay by city
Hospitals in Utah
How Utah's hospital market is built.
- 52hospitals listed by CMS
- 48with emergency services
- 35Birthing-Friendly designated
- 23rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Acute care: 34
- Critical access: 13
- Psychiatric: 4
- Children's: 1
By ownership
- Nonprofit: 31
- For-profit: 16
- Government and federal: 5
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 8 | 4 |
| Orem | 3 | 1 |
| Provo | 2 | 1 |
| Ogden | 2 | 1 |
| Layton | 2 | 2 |
| Bountiful | 2 | 1 |
| Cedar City | 1 | 0 |
| Murray | 1 | 1 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Holy Cross Hospital-Davis, Layton · 5 of 5 stars
- Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital, Sandy · 5 of 5 stars
- Intermountain Health Layton Hospital, Layton · 5 of 5 stars
- Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital, Logan · 5 of 5 stars
- Intermountain Health Mckay-Dee Hospital, Ogden · 5 of 5 stars
- Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital, Riverton · 5 of 5 stars
- Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital, Provo · 5 of 5 stars
- Intermountain Medical Center, Murray · 5 of 5 stars
- Lakeview Hospital, Bountiful · 5 of 5 stars
- Lds Hospital, Salt Lake City · 5 of 5 stars
Hospitals in Utah with open jobs nearby
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.
Licensing in Utah
What the compact means here
Utah is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Utah without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Utah, the state where the patient is.
If you are joining from another state
- Confirm that your home state is a compact state and that your license is multistate. Check the status on the license verification at Nursys or with your board.
- If you live in another compact state, you can start work in Utah on your multistate license. Your recruiter confirms the facility requirements before you accept.
- If you move your primary state of residence to Utah, you apply for a Utah license as your new home state. Ask the Utah board how long you may keep practicing on the old license while it processes.
- If your home state is not in the compact, apply for a Utah license by endorsement. Start before you accept a start date, because verification and background checks take time.
Other healthcare professions
Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential Utah requires for your role before you commit to dates.
Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the Utah board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses
Taxes and take-home pay in Utah
Utah taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Working with Valorem Health in Utah
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- 1Tell us what and where
Your profession and a city in Utah. It takes a minute.
- 2Get your Shift Report
An email within 24 hours on business days, with pay at named employers and the roles open now.
- 3Reply to what fits
One click on a role. Nothing is submitted without your written OK.
- 4One recruiter, start to finish
The same person from the first email to the first shift. They write only after you reply.
Your recruiter in Utah
- Tyler Jensen, Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the Utah line might also look.
Common questions
Is Utah a compact nursing state?
Utah is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Utah without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Utah, the state where the patient is. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.
How do I get a nursing license in Utah?
If you live in another compact state, your multistate license already lets you work here. Otherwise apply to the Utah board of nursing by endorsement: verify your licenses, complete the background check and plan on several weeks.
Does Utah tax wages?
Yes. Utah taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.
How much do RNs make in Utah?
The median RN pay is $42.95 per hour, about $89,336 a year, based on 29 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $32 to $54 per hour.
How many hospitals are in Utah?
CMS lists 52 hospitals in Utah, 48 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.
Who is hiring in Utah?
9 employers published roles with pay in Utah, led by CommonSpirit Health with 48. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Utah?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Utah. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. Candidates never pay, because employers pay us. Your Shift Report is free and so is the recruiter who sends it.
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- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
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Your RN pay reportTop-paying hospitals shown · your Utah list by name comes with the full report
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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Utah list
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
- Registered Nurse - InformaticsPermanent$75k–$138k/ year
- Registered Nurse Pre Op PACUPermanent$32.01–$53.90/ hour
+ 27 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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