How much does a Physician make in Utah?

The average Physician salary in Utah is around $270,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Utah state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $184,760 annually ($15,397/month).

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

On a $270,000 salary in Utah, your take-home pay is approximately $184,760/year or $15,397/month. Federal tax: $57,704. State tax: $11,552. FICA: $0.00.

Is $270,000 a good Physician salary?

$270,000 is a strong salary for a Physician — above the national median. In Utah, demand for this role is active.

How do Utah taxes affect Physician salaries?

Utah levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $270,000 is $11,552. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 31.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for Physicians?

3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Family Doctor, Internist, Specialist, Surgeon, Hospitalist.

How can a Physician 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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Physician Salary in Utah (2026)

The average Physician in Utah earns around $270,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $184,760/year ($15,397/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$184,760
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$15,397
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$7,106
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$89/hr
Federal Tax	$57,704
State Tax	$11,552
FICA Taxes	$15,984
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	31.57%

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Physician Salary Ranges in Utah

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$195,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$270,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$425,000

/year

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Not all Physicians earn the same — not even close

Utah's physician market is anchored by University of Utah Health SLC (only UT MD-granting institution + Huntsman Cancer Institute NCI-designated as only UT NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center + only UT Level 1 adult trauma + only UT Comprehensive Stroke Center + ~26K U of U Health employees + the substantial Huntsman Cancer Institute Jon M. Huntsman family endowment + post-2024 Huntsman Mental Health Institute expansion + Moran Eye Center + U of U Burn Center), Intermountain Health SLC (largest UT health system ~63K + post-2022 SCL Health merger + 33-hospital system across UT + ID + CO + NV + MT + WY + Primary Childrens Hospital SLC + LDS Hospital + Intermountain Medical Center Murray), MountainStar Healthcare (HCA-owned multi-hospital), The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital TOSH Murray + Steward Health Care UT, plus BYU pre-med + U of U pre-med pipelines feeding out-of-state MD programs and UT residency.

Senior Specialist (Huntsman Cancer / Cardiology / U of U)

$425,000–$895,000+ bonus

Huntsman NCI specialist + U of U cardiology + interventional · the only UT AMC

Senior Hospitalist (Intermountain / U of U)

$285,000–$425,000+ bonus

Intermountain Medical Center + LDS Hospital + U of U Hospital hospitalist

Senior PCP (Intermountain Connect Care / U of U)

$235,000–$345,000+ bonus

Primary care at Intermountain + U of U + community health · panel-based + value-based

Senior Pediatrician (Primary Childrens)

$235,000–$385,000+ bonus

Primary Childrens Hospital SLC · Intermountain-owned + the substantial UT pediatric referral

Senior Emergency Medicine

$295,000–$485,000+ bonus

U of U Level 1 + Intermountain + MountainStar HCA · EM physician band

Senior Trauma Surgeon (U of U Level 1)

$465,000–$925,000+ bonus

U of U Hospital · the only UT Level 1 trauma + Burn Center

Senior Radiologist

$485,000–$885,000+ bonus

Radiology at Intermountain + U of U + MountainStar + the substantial UT teleradiology

Senior Federal Civilian (VA SLC / Hill AFB)

$265,000–$415,000

VA Salt Lake City Health Care System + Hill AFB · federal civilian + cleared premium

Mid-Career Physician (5-10 yrs post-residency)

$285,000–$485,000

Specialty physician 5-10 yrs · transitioning to senior partnership

Resident / Fellow

$68,000–$92,000

U of U residency · the only UT GME sponsor + Intermountain + Primary Childrens fellowship

Worth knowing: University of Utah Health + Huntsman Cancer Institute is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state academic medical center + NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center anchor and a feature most national physician surveys understate for UT. U of U Health (only UT MD-granting institution + only UT Level 1 adult trauma + only UT Comprehensive Stroke Center + ~26K U of U Health employees + the substantial Huntsman Cancer Institute Jon M. Huntsman family endowment ~$1B+ + Huntsman NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation as only UT NCI center + post-2024 Huntsman Mental Health Institute $200M+ expansion + Moran Eye Center + U of U Burn Center + Primary Childrens Hospital affiliation + U of U Diabetes Center + U of U Cardiovascular Center) supports substantial UT physician work. Senior U of U specialists clear $425-895K+ bonus. Intermountain Health (largest UT health system + ~63K employees + the substantial post-2022 Intermountain-SCL Health merger creating 33-hospital system across UT + ID + CO + NV + MT + WY + Intermountain Medical Center Murray + LDS Hospital SLC + Primary Childrens Hospital SLC + Utah Valley Hospital Provo + McKay-Dee Hospital Ogden + St George Regional Hospital + the substantial Intermountain Connect Care telehealth + Castell value-based care + the substantial Intermountain Latter-day Saints LDS Church healthcare origin) supports substantial UT physician work. MountainStar HCA + TOSH + Steward UT + VA SLC + Hill AFB federal civilian rounds out UT physician market. UT NP Full Practice Authority since 1992 affects physician supervision economics. UT flat 4.55% + UT RTW since 1955 + UT property tax ~0.55% + no state estate tax anchor the UT physician proposition.