What RNs earn in Salt Lake City
Registered nurses in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro earn a median of $85,890 a year, 12% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $80,900 and $105,550, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Salt Lake City ranks #37 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $85,890 | $80,900 – $105,550 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,350 | $126,120 – $151,460 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $131,050 | $97,470 – $200,630 |
| Nurse Midwife | $139,530 | $130,930 – $152,660 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Salt Lake City nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,747 a month in Salt Lake City, which is roughly 24% of a median RN salary before taxes. That is a manageable share, but it is worth negotiating hard on base pay and differentials.
About 14,070 RNs work in this metro, the #45 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 153 healthcare employers in Salt Lake City and Murray, including 106 behavioral health facilities, 21 long-term care facilities, 11 hospitals and 9 outpatient surgery centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Salt Lake City
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Nursing jobs in Salt Lake City
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Salt Lake City healthcare news
- Intermountain Health launches competing campus on Salt Lake County’s western medical frontierThe Salt Lake Tribune · Sep 16
- Salt Lake City K-9 released from hospital after surviving fall from freeway overpassCBS News · Sep 18
- DUI driver hospitalized after crashing into a music venue in Salt Lake CityABC4 Utah · Oct 8
- Seventeen PACS Post-Acute Locations Named Top Nursing Homes for 2027 by Newsweek MagazineBusiness Wire · Sep 30
- Climber seriously injured in 50-foot fall while attempting challenging route in Salt LakeKUTV · Sep 26
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How much do registered nurses make in Salt Lake City?
The median RN salary in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro is $85,890 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $80,900 and $105,550.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Salt Lake City?
Nurse practitioners in the Salt Lake City metro earn a median of $129,350 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Salt Lake City?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,747 a month in Salt Lake City, roughly 24% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Salt Lake City?
Hospitals in the Salt Lake City area include Intermountain Medical Center, Lds Hospital, University of Utah Hospital and Clinics, St Mark'S Hospital, Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Salt Lake City?
Browse current Utah openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Salt Lake City can find you, and compare pay using the Utah salary guide.