Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Utah
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$42.12/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Utah is $42.12 per hour. This is 13% lower than the US average of $47.69.
Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Utah compared to National Averages
$42.12/hour
Utah
13% lower than the US average.
$47.69/hour
United States
What cities in Utah pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Sandy, Utah, Tooele, Utah, and Salt Lake City, Utah pay Nursing Home Nurses the most, along with 1 other, all averaging $34 per hour. Sandy, Utah also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Utah average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Sandy, Utah, Tooele, Utah, and Salt Lake City, Utah pay 20% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy, Utah | $34 | $45 |
| Tooele, Utah | $34 | $45 |
| Salt Lake City, Utah | $34 | $45 |
| Draper, Utah | $34 | $45 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Utah compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by Arizona ($58) and Nebraska ($48). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Utah average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — New Mexico pays 53% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $64 | $72 |
| Arizona | $58 | $61 |
| Nebraska | $48 | $51 |
| Colorado | $46 | $48 |
Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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