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Are you an aspiring Registered Nurse (RN) in Utah who wants to learn about the average salary and career outlook for your chosen career? Do you need help locating a school in your area? If so, the following information can help. The average salary for RNs in Utah is $76,400 annually, and the U.S. Department of Labor expects employment of RNs to grow by 6 percent throughout the United States, and including Utah, through 2022.
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Requirements to Become an RN in Utah
Before you can obtain an RN license in Utah, you must enroll in an accredited RN training program that combines theoretical and practical training in a clinical setting. Completing such a program and earning a nursing degree will qualify you to take the NCLEX-RN exam.
Upon passing the NCLEX-RN exam, you can apply for an RN license from the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
Accredited RN Programs in Utah
Utah offers many outstanding nursing schools for prospective Registered Nurses. Here are some of the top ones in Utah:
Arizona College of Nursing - Salt Lake City
434 W Ascension Way Suite 500, Murray, UT 84123(855) 706-8382Brigham Young University
Campus Dr, Provo, UT 84604(801) 422-4173Dixie State University
225 S Univ Ave, St. George, UT 84770(435) 879-4810Eagle Gate College
5588 S Green St #150, Murray, UT 84123(801) 333-7133Fortis College - Salt Lake City
3949 S 700 E #150, Salt Lake City, UT 84107(801) 713-0915Joyce University of Nursing & Health Sciences
12257 Business Park Dr, Draper, UT 84020(801) 816-1444Nightingale College
95 S State St Suite 400, Salt Lake City, UT 84111(801) 689-2160Provo College
1450 W 820 N, Provo, UT 84601(801) 333-7133Roseman University of Health Sciences
10920 S River Front Pkwy, South Jordan, UT 84095(801) 302-2600Salt Lake Community College
4600 S Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84123(801) 957-7522Snow College
150 College Ave E, Ephraim, UT 84627(435) 283-7000Southern Utah University
351 W University Blvd, Cedar City, UT 84720(435) 586-7700Stevens-Henager College - West Haven
1890 S 1350 W, West Haven, UT 84401(801) 392-1471University of Utah
201 Presidents' Cir, Salt Lake City, UT 84112(801) 581-3414Utah State University
Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322(435) 797-9684Utah Valley University
800 W University Pkwy, Orem, UT 84058(801) 863-4636Weber State University
3848 Harrison Blvd, Ogden, UT 84403(801) 626-6000Western Governors University
4001 S 700 E #300, Millcreek, UT 84107(877) 435-7948Westminister College
1840 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105(801) 832-2152
RN Job Outlook and Salary in Utah
Utah RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 20% job growth rate from 2020 to 2030. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Utah earn an average annual salary of $76,400 per year, equivalent to $36.73 per hour.
The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Utah, and their average wage and salary, by area.
Area | Total Employment | Avg Hourly Wage | Avg Annual Salary |
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Salt Lake City | 12,240 | $38.16 | $79,370 |
Ogden-Clearfield | 3,940 | $35.16 | $73,140 |
Logan | 700 | $34.97 | $72,740 |
Provo-Orem | 2,910 | $34.96 | $72,720 |
St. George | 1,480 | $34.89 | $72,580 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2022
Utah State Board of Nursing
The Utah State Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Utah for all nursing-related questions and concerns.