Nurse practitioner salary in Utah

The median nurse practitioner in Utah earned $130,920 a year in 2025, $1,380 (1%) below the $132,300 national median. That ranks 29th of 51 states.

Median yearly pay
$130,920
Average yearly pay
$137,060
Employed in Utah
2,740

How Utah compares

  • California highest state$168,520
  • United States national median$132,300
  • Middle state median of state medians$131,450
  • Utah 29th of 51$130,920
  • Alabama lowest state$105,750

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates. Pay is before tax and does not adjust for cost of living, which is higher in some states than others.

Nursing pay in Utah

Median pay by nursing role in Utah
RoleMedian yearly payEmployed
Registered nurse$84,60027,420
LPN or LVN$63,2301,680
Nurse practitioner$130,9202,740

A nurse practitioner in Utah earns a median $46,320 more than a registered nurse ($130,920 against $84,600). A registered nurse earns a median $21,370 more than an LPN or LVN here ($84,600 against $63,230).

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Common questions

How much does a nurse practitioner make in Utah?

The median is $130,920 a year, according to BLS data for May 2025. Half of nurse practitioners in Utah earn more and half earn less.

Is Utah a high-paying state for nurse practitioners?

Utah ranks 29th of 51 states on median pay for this job. The national median is $132,300, so Utah pays 1% below it. The highest median is $168,520 in California.

How many nurse practitioners work in Utah?

BLS counted 2,740 nurse practitioners employed in Utah in May 2025.

Why is the average different from the median?

The median is the middle wage: half of workers earn less. The average adds every wage and divides, so a few very high earners pull it up. In Utah the average is $137,060, $6,140 above the median.

What do you need to work as a nurse practitioner in Utah?

Utah requires an RN license plus a master’s or doctoral degree in an advanced practice specialty, and a state license.