Utah Career & Training Directory
Explore 218 careers with Utah-specific salary data, licensing requirements, and 8 accredited schools.
Top Careers in Utah
Utah's Silicon Slopes Tech Boom and Construction Surge Drive Fast Career Growth
Utah has one of the most dynamic economies in the country, driven by rapid population growth — the fastest in the nation over the last decade — and a booming tech ecosystem centered on the Salt Lake City–Provo corridor known as 'Silicon Slopes.' Adobe, Qualtrics, and dozens of major tech firms employ tens of thousands of software developers and data analysts. Construction is surging to meet housing demand from a young, growing population. Healthcare and outdoor recreation (skiing, national parks) also sustain significant workforces. Wages run 5–8% above national medians in tech roles.
Software Developer
- Median Salary
- $117,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +24.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4-year bachelor's degree
Registered Nurse
- Median Salary
- $72,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +6.2% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2–4 years (ADN or BSN)
Electrician
- Median Salary
- $62,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +10.7% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Construction Manager
- Median Salary
- $88,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +7.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4-year bachelor's degree
Physical Therapist
- Median Salary
- $88,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +16.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 3-year doctoral program (DPT)
Cybersecurity Analyst
- Median Salary
- $98,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +32.0% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4-year bachelor's degree + certs
Salary figures based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024/2025. Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032. State figures reflect Utah-specific wage data; individual employer pay varies.
Airline Pilot (Career Track) / Flight Student
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Technician / Cloud Engineer
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Database Administrator (DBA)
Schools in Utah
Salt Lake Community College
Utah's largest community college with multiple Salt Lake Valley campuses and a full School of Technical & Professional S...
Davis Technical College
Utah technical college serving Davis County with 35+ career programs in health, construction, manufacturing, and service...
Mountainland Technical College
Utah Valley technical college with campuses in Lehi, Orem, Provo, Spanish Fork, and Heber City serving the fastest-growi...
Ogden-Weber Technical College
Weber County's technical college offering hands-on training in healthcare, trades, and technology for the northern Wasat...
About Utah's Job Market
Utah's economy supports a strong demand for trained vocational professionals across healthcare, construction, technology, and transportation. The state's growing population drives steady openings for allied health workers, skilled tradespeople, and tech professionals.