Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Utah | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $79,990 | $86,427 | -7% |
| Median hourly wage | $38.46 | $41.55 | -7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $80,880.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Accountant in Utah is $79,990, or about $38.46 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Accountants is $86,427. Utah is -7% below the national median.
Entry-level accountants in Utah typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 15,490 accountant jobs on record and a median salary of $79,990, Utah offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, accountants rank 177 of the 695 occupations reported in Utah — higher than 75% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Project Management Specialists at $96,720, Financial Examiners at $92,000, Financial and Investment Analysts at $91,370 — all figures are median annual wages for Utah.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Utah levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, accountants rank 177 of the 695 occupations reported in Utah — higher than 75% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Utah | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $96,720 | $16,450 |
| Financial Examiners | $92,000 | $960 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $91,370 | $4,510 |
| Budget Analysts | $88,610 | $280 |
| Management Analysts | $83,530 | $5,670 |
| Logisticians | $83,300 | $3,760 |
Utah levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 102.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 695 occupations in Utah.