salary$85,890 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$71,700per year
Top pay (top 10%)$115,460per year
Jobs in the area14,070people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Salt Lake City?
OK. Rent of $1,608 a month takes 22.5% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area is $85,890 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $71,700 and $115,460.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Salt Lake City?
Typical rent of $1,608 a month takes 22.5% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area.