Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Utah
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$42.76/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Utah is $42.76 per hour. This is 17% lower than the US average of $49.91.
Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Utah compared to National Averages
$42.76/hour
Utah
17% lower than the US average.
$49.91/hour
United States
How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Utah compare to nearby states?
Only Colorado reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $57 per hour. Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Utah average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Colorado pays 33% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $57 | $63 |
Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Saint Mark's Hospital
- Salt Lake City, UT
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- HCA Healthcare
- Kaysville, UT
$25-40/hour
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- HCA Healthcare
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