verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Social Worker Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$52,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.00/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
1,930
public U.S. Median
$59,550
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$52,598 #44 of 51

Social Worker pay in Utah, explained

Social workers in Utah earn a median of $52,000 per year ($25.00 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $59,550. Entry-level workers earn around $36,040, while the most experienced social workers reach about $98,800. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $52,000 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $52,000 is worth about $52,598 in national buying power — ranking Utah #44 for real pay (vs #37 on the sticker number).

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Social Worker pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,040
$17.33/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$52,000
$25.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$98,800
$47.50/hr

Social Worker pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $52,000 $52,598
Colorado $63,720 $61,833 −$11,720
Nevada $61,080 $61,093 −$9,080
Idaho $59,840 $62,664 −$7,840
Wyoming $56,420 $60,869 −$4,420
New Mexico $56,160 $60,903 −$4,160
Arizona $50,150 $49,813 +$1,850

Social Worker in Utah: FAQ

How much do social workers make in Utah?

Social workers in Utah earn a median of $52,000 per year ($25.00 per hour), compared with $59,550 nationally.

Does Utah pay social workers well?

At $52,000, Utah pays 13% below the national median for social workers. An estimated 1,930 work in the state.

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