Acute Care Nurses Salary in Utah
Acute Care Nurses in Utah earn a median of $84,600 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,600
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,420
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,920; the top 10% earn over $109,050. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Utah
Similar jobs in Utah
- Critical Care Nurses$84,600 median in Utah (broader BLS group)
- Registered Nurses$84,600 median in Utah
- Nurse Practitioners$130,920 median in Utah
- Nurse Midwives$130,930 median in Utah
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$140,370 median in Utah
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$228,060 median in Utah (broader BLS group)
Acute Care Nurses pay in Utah
How much do acute care nurses make in Utah?
The median is $84,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,920 and the top 10% earn over $109,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for acute care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.