How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Utah?

BLS puts the average Nurse Practitioner pay in Utah at $137,060 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Utah, after federal taxes, FICA, and Utah state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $98,847 annually ($8,237/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Utah?

On a $137,060 salary in Utah, your take-home pay is approximately $98,847/year or $8,237/month. Federal tax: $21,628. State tax: $6,099. FICA: $10,485.

Is $137,060 a good Nurse Practitioner salary?

$137,060 is the BLS average Nurse Practitioner pay in Utah, about the same as the US average of $137,300 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Utah earn between $120,740 and $150,940.

How do Utah taxes affect Nurse Practitioner salaries?

Utah levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $137,060 is $6,099. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 27.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Nurse Practitioners?

In Utah, the top 10% earn over $175,220 and the bottom 10% under $102,980 (BLS, May 2025). BLS projects 38% growth 2022-2032 — one of fastest-growing US occupations. Full Practice Authority states (24 states + DC as of 2026) drive uniquely high NP scope + independent practice opportunity. PMHNP shortage post-2020 mental health crisis = highest specialty premium. Aesthetic NP cash-pay 1099 path uniquely lucrative. Related roles include: FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner), AGNP (Adult-Gerontology NP), PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health NP), PNP (Pediatric NP), WHNP (Women's Health NP), ACNP (Acute Care NP), CRNA (Nurse Anesthetist), CNM (Nurse Midwife).

How can a Nurse Practitioner in Utah reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Utah (2026)

Average Nurse Practitioner pay in Utah

$137,060/year

≈ $66/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $120,740–$150,940

US average: $137,300

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$98,847/year

$8,237/month · effective tax rate 27.88%

Federal $21,628
State $6,099
FICA $10,485
Take-home

Pay by role in Utah

Senior NP Owner / Independent Practice$135,000–$215,000+ profit
Senior NP (Intermountain Connect Care)$115,000–$155,000+ bonus
Senior FNP (Intermountain / U of U)$112,000–$148,000+ bonus
Senior Acute Care NP (U of U / Intermountain)$115,000–$155,000+ bonus
Senior PMHNP (Mental Health)$118,000–$165,000+ bonus
Senior Pediatric NP (Primary Childrens)$108,000–$148,000+ bonus

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$98,847
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,237
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,802
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$48/hr
Federal Tax	$21,628
State Tax	$6,099
FICA Taxes	$10,485
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	27.88%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Nurse Practitioners earn the same — not even close

Utah's nurse practitioner market is anchored by UT NP Full Practice Authority since 1992 (Utah Nurse Practice Act + UCA §58-31b-303 + one of the country's earliest US FPA states + the substantial UT NP independent practice + the substantial UT NP rural + community health practice + the substantial UT NP own clinic ownership), Intermountain Health SLC (largest UT health system ~63K + Intermountain Connect Care telehealth + the substantial Intermountain post-2022 SCL Health merger 33-hospital system + Castell value-based care), University of Utah Health SLC (only UT MD-granting institution + only UT Level 1 trauma + Huntsman Cancer Institute), Primary Childrens Hospital SLC (Intermountain pediatric), MountainStar HCA + TOSH Murray + Steward UT, the substantial UT rural NP practice serving Eastern UT + Wasatch Front rural + Western UT, plus U of U College of Nursing DNP + BYU MSN + USU + Westminster + Roseman NP pipelines.

Senior NP Owner / Independent Practice

$135,000–$215,000+ profit

UT FPA since 1992 · NP own primary care + women + mental health clinic ownership

Senior NP (Intermountain Connect Care)

$115,000–$155,000+ bonus

Intermountain Connect Care telehealth · the substantial UT FPA telehealth

Senior FNP (Intermountain / U of U)

$112,000–$148,000+ bonus

Family NP at Intermountain + U of U + community health · panel-based primary care

Senior Acute Care NP (U of U / Intermountain)

$115,000–$155,000+ bonus

AGACNP at U of U Level 1 + Intermountain ICU + ED · the substantial UT acute care

Senior PMHNP (Mental Health)

$118,000–$165,000+ bonus

PMHNP at Huntsman Mental Health Institute + Intermountain Behavioral + the substantial UT psychiatric NP demand

Senior Pediatric NP (Primary Childrens)

$108,000–$148,000+ bonus

PNP at Primary Childrens Hospital SLC · the substantial Intermountain pediatric NP

Senior Oncology NP (Huntsman Cancer)

$115,000–$158,000+ bonus

AOCNP at Huntsman Cancer Institute · the only UT NCI oncology NP

Senior Rural NP (Eastern / Western UT)

$108,000–$148,000+ bonus + loan repayment

Rural NP at Eastern UT + Western UT · NHSC + IHS + Loan Repayment Program

Senior Federal Civilian NP (VA SLC / Hill AFB)

$115,000–$155,000

VA Salt Lake City + Hill AFB · GS-13 federal civilian NP + cleared premium

New NP (0-2 yrs)

$92,000–$118,000

New grad NP at Intermountain + U of U residency programs · entry NP band

Worth knowing: Utah NP Full Practice Authority since 1992 is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US earliest FPA-state economic anchors and a feature most national NP surveys understate for UT. UT NP FPA (Utah Nurse Practice Act + UCA §58-31b-303 + the substantial UT NP independent practice authority since 1992 making UT one of the country's earliest US FPA states + the substantial UT NP own clinic ownership + the substantial UT NP independent prescribing + the substantial UT NP independent diagnosis + treatment + the substantial UT NP independent admit privileges at participating hospitals + the substantial UT NP rural + community health independent practice serving Eastern UT + Western UT) supports distinctive UT NP independent practice economics. Senior independent NP clinic owners clear $135-215K+ profit. Intermountain Health (largest UT health system + ~63K + the substantial Intermountain Connect Care telehealth leveraging UT FPA + the substantial Intermountain post-2022 SCL Health merger 33-hospital across UT + ID + CO + NV + MT + WY + Castell value-based care) supports substantial UT NP work. Senior Intermountain NPs clear $112-158K+ bonus. University of Utah Health + Huntsman Cancer + Primary Childrens + Huntsman Mental Health Institute PMHNP + the substantial UT rural NP with NHSC + IHS Loan Repayment + the substantial UT VA SLC + Hill AFB federal civilian NP supports broad UT NP. UT flat 4.45% + UT RTW since 1955 + UT property tax ~0.55% + no state estate tax anchor the UT NP proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Nurse Practitioners in Utah and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Utah 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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