Nurse Practitioner Salary in Utah: $130,920 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Utah earn a median of $130,920 per year — $62.94 an hour — $1,380 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #29 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Utah NPs earn between $102,980 and $175,220. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Utah NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Utah NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Utah
The median NP in Utah out-earns the median RN by $46,320 per year (55%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Utah With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Utah side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Utah | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $130,920 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $62.94/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $102,980 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $150,940 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $175,220 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 2,740 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Utah’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Utah?
NPs in Utah earn a median of $130,920 per year — $62.94 per hour — $1,380 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Utah #29 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Utah?
The median NP in Utah earns $130,920 versus $84,600 for the median RN — a difference of $46,320 per year (55%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Utah?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Utah, the 10th percentile is $102,980 and the 25th percentile is $120,740. Most NPs move toward the $130,920 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Utah?
2,740 nurse practitioners are employed in Utah per the BLS May 2025 estimates.