Utah job market

Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake City anchors a fast-growing region with a strong software and technology sector, often called Silicon Slopes, stretching south toward Lehi and Provo. Financial services, including many industrial banks and fintech firms, healthcare systems, outdoor recreation brands, aerospace and defense, and logistics are major employers. Salt Lake City International Airport is a major airline hub. The University of Utah and its health system are among the largest employers in the state. Many tech companies hire bilingual and multilingual candidates for sales and support roles.

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Major industries in the Salt Lake City area

Long-standing employers by sector. Hiring in each changes over time.

  • Software and technology
  • Financial services and fintech
  • Healthcare
  • Aerospace and defense
  • Logistics and aviation
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Higher education

Job search tips for Salt Lake City

  • Search Lehi, Draper, South Jordan, Sandy and Provo, where many tech campuses are.
  • Check commute time at the hour you would actually travel before applying to on-site roles.
  • Confirm whether a 'remote' role must be based in this state; many are limited to certain states.

For local pay by occupation, see the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics metro tables. Free in-person help is available at American Job Centers, which you can find through CareerOneStop.

Browse Salt Lake City jobs by career field

Watch out for job scams

Real employers never charge you to apply. Walk away if you see any of these:

  • You are asked to pay for training, equipment, a background check or an application fee.
  • They send a check and ask you to buy equipment from their vendor or send part of it back.
  • The 'job' is receiving money into your account, or packages at home, and forwarding them.
  • You get an offer without a real phone or video interview, often after a chat-only exchange.
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Jobs in Salt Lake City: frequently asked questions

How do I find jobs in Salt Lake City, UT?

Use the live Salt Lake City listings on this page, then check the Utah state job bank (CareerOneStop's job bank finder links to every state's), USAJOBS for federal roles, and the careers pages of large local employers. Set up alerts so new postings reach you within a day or two.

Where can I find salary data for Salt Lake City?

The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program publishes pay by occupation for metro areas, including the Salt Lake City area. CareerOneStop's salary finder presents the same data by job title. Compare it with the pay range in the posting.

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