Lawyers pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for lawyers is $63.86 an hour ($132,830 a year). About 7,020 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). Utah ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.84 | $59,990 |
| 25% of workers | $44.93 | $93,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.86 | $132,830 |
| 75% of workers | $102.04 | $212,230 |
| 90% of workers | $166.87 | $347,090 |
Lawyers pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $136,990 | 4,830 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $130,370 | 950 |
| Ogden | $124,390 | 490 |
| St. George | $117,490 | 290 |
| Logan | $103,120 | 150 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $67,370 |
| Chief Executives | $171,880 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $76,530 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $69,000 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | $51,900 |
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