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Accountant Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$79,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.46/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
15,490
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$80,909 #39 of 51

Accountant pay in Utah, explained

Accountants in Utah earn a median of $79,990 per year ($38.46 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $48,770, while the most experienced accountants reach about $131,590. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $79,990 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $79,990 is worth about $80,909 in national buying power — ranking Utah #39 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,770
$23.45/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$79,990
$38.46/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$131,590
$63.26/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $79,990 $80,909
Colorado $97,030 $94,156 −$17,040
Nevada $81,600 $81,617 −$1,610
Arizona $79,970 $79,432 +$20
New Mexico $78,580 $85,217 +$1,410
Wyoming $77,620 $83,741 +$2,370
Idaho $74,730 $78,256 +$5,260

Accountant in Utah: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Utah?

Accountants in Utah earn a median of $79,990 per year ($38.46 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Utah pay accountants well?

At $79,990, Utah pays 4% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 15,490 work in the state.

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