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Lawyer Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$132,830/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.86/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
7,020
public U.S. Median
$159,670
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$134,356 #28 of 51

Lawyer pay in Utah, explained

Lawyers in Utah earn a median of $132,830 per year ($63.86 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $159,670. Entry-level workers earn around $59,990, while the most experienced lawyers reach about $347,090. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $132,830 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $132,830 is worth about $134,356 in national buying power — ranking Utah #28 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Lawyer pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,990
$28.84/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$132,830
$63.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$347,090
$166.87/hr

Lawyer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $132,830 $134,356 —
Colorado $168,520 $163,529 −$35,690
Nevada $150,510 $150,542 −$17,680
Arizona $134,260 $133,357 −$1,430
New Mexico $119,680 $129,788 +$13,150
Idaho $103,400 $108,279 +$29,430
Wyoming $100,130 $108,026 +$32,700

Lawyer in Utah: FAQ

How much do lawyers make in Utah?

Lawyers in Utah earn a median of $132,830 per year ($63.86 per hour), compared with $159,670 nationally.

Does Utah pay lawyers well?

At $132,830, Utah pays 17% below the national median for lawyers. An estimated 7,020 work in the state.

Lawyer salary in other states

New York · $207,860 District of Columbia · $195,190 California · $195,080 Massachusetts · $176,680 Delaware · $173,510 Colorado · $168,520 Virginia · $167,210 Connecticut · $163,600 New Jersey · $161,430 Illinois · $160,800 Pennsylvania · $157,180 Minnesota · $155,140

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