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Utah — sector wage premiums across 22 occupational sectors

Which sectors in Utah pay above the national average?

As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, Utah pays +9.5% above the national average for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (state median: $41,290 vs national approx. $37,695). Across 22 sectors, Utah's highest-premium sector is Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed

Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index

Utah's top sector premium: Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations at GUPPI +9.5% (national avg: $37,695).

How this is calculated
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations +9.5%

Utah — GUPPI across all occupational sectors (BLS OEWS May 2025)

#SectorState medianNational avgGUPPI
1Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations$41,290$37,695+9.5%
2Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$45,570$43,676+4.3%
3Healthcare Support Occupations$38,750$37,607+3.0%
4Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$59,110$59,120+0.0%
5Production Occupations$46,400$46,816−0.9%
6Sales and Related Occupations$38,420$39,171−1.9%
7Personal Care and Service Occupations$34,620$35,534−2.6%
8Protective Service Occupations$50,210$51,939−3.3%
9Community and Social Service Occupations$55,590$57,575−3.4%
10Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$36,950$38,525−4.1%
11Office and Administrative Support Occupations$45,600$47,910−4.8%
12Construction and Extraction Occupations$57,170$60,202−5.0%
13Architecture and Engineering Occupations$95,100$100,184−5.1%
14Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$57,930$61,160−5.3%
15Management Occupations$118,450$126,800−6.6%
16Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$30,890$33,497−7.8%
17Computer and Mathematical Occupations$103,810$113,425−8.5%
18Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$82,260$90,805−9.4%
19Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$76,700$85,407−10.2%
20Business and Financial Operations Occupations$76,410$85,690−10.8%
21Legal Occupations$91,190$106,531−14.4%
22Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$54,960$64,550−14.9%

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Sector GUPPI for Utah: +9.5%State median: $41,290 · National avg: $37,695

Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most premium in Utah?
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in Utah: +9.5% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $41,290/yr vs national $37,695/yr).
Which sector pays below average in Utah?
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in Utah: −14.9% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $54,960/yr vs national $64,550/yr).
How does Utah compare to other states for sector pay?
Utah (UT) has 4 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 18 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

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