Nursing Assistant salary in Utah
What nursing assistants earn in Utah and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,840$19.15 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$37,040 – $44,350Top 10%: $47,080+
Jobs12,2600.76× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Utah cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $40,510 | $19.48 | 5,160 |
| Ogden, UT | $38,480 | $18.50 | 2,280 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $39,230 | $18.86 | 2,190 |
| St. George, UT | $40,520 | $19.48 | 1,090 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $38,130 | $18.33 | 770 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $35,720 | $17.17 | 630 |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $40,020 | $19.24 | 200 |
Hospitals and jobs in Utah
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Nebraska · $40,000 Michigan · $39,570 New Mexico · $39,390 Iowa · $39,350 Wyoming · $39,160 Ohio · $39,010
Other healthcare salaries in Utah
Registered Nurses · $84,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,880 Medical Assistants · $45,360 Dental Assistants · $37,760 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,140 Dental Hygienists · $91,120 Physicians, All Other · $228,060 Pharmacists · $144,240 Nurse Practitioners · $130,920 Physical Therapists · $99,880 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,770
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Utah?
Nursing Assistants in Utah earned a median of $39,840 a year ($19.15 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $37,040 to $44,350.
Where in Utah do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Utah, pay was highest in St. George, UT at $40,520.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.