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Electrical Engineer Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$105,720/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.83/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
1,680
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$106,935 #42 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Utah, explained

Electrical engineers in Utah earn a median of $105,720 per year ($50.83 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $77,100, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $171,580. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $105,720 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $105,720 is worth about $106,935 in national buying power — ranking Utah #42 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,100
$37.07/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$105,720
$50.83/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$171,580
$82.49/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $105,720 $106,935
New Mexico $158,520 $171,908 −$52,800
Idaho $129,340 $135,443 −$23,620
Colorado $120,760 $117,184 −$15,040
Wyoming $111,740 $120,551 −$6,020
Nevada $107,400 $107,423 −$1,680
Arizona $100,550 $99,874 +$5,170

Electrical Engineer in Utah: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Utah?

Electrical engineers in Utah earn a median of $105,720 per year ($50.83 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Utah pay electrical engineers well?

At $105,720, Utah pays 12% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 1,680 work in the state.

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