nonmetropolitan area · 4900011

High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area

Figures describe the High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area, a BLS-defined region outside metropolitan areas — not a single city or town.

Median annual wage, all occupations$47,420
Total employment111,260

Across all occupations, the median wage in the High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area was $47,420 per year ($22.80 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 111,260 jobs. 351 detailed occupations are published for this area.

Most concentrated occupations

Occupations far more common here than in the U.S. overall (location quotient ≥ 1.5, published estimates only) — a truthful picture of what makes this area’s job mix distinctive.

Location quotient: local share of employment ÷ national share
OccupationLocation quotientEmploymentMedian annual
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas30.07930$55,810
Forest and Conservation Technicians24.91540$47,940
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas19.49630$48,260
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks5.661,060$36,560
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators3.251,110$59,900
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners2.851,760$35,970
Industrial Machinery Mechanics2.60820$69,370
Social and Human Service Assistants2.41760$35,730

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 351 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area
Occupation
Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,860$13.393,4501.25
Retail Salespersons$31,910$15.343,1701.14
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,380$28.553,0402.06
General and Operations Managers$82,850$39.832,5801.03
Office Clerks, General$42,430$20.402,3601.34
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,390Not published2,3502.31
Cashiers$29,030$13.962,3501.06
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,970$17.291,7602.85
Stockers and Order Fillers$34,660$16.661,7100.84
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,050$23.101,7001.56
Waiters and Waitresses$29,800$14.331,6901.04
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,170Not published1,6801.69
Construction Laborers$45,490$21.871,6202.07
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,060$17.341,6001.01
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,990$18.741,4800.70
Registered Nurses$81,630$39.241,4400.59
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43,400$20.861,3501.11
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,020$37.031,3102.26
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,390$16.531,2200.39
Customer Service Representatives$40,160$19.311,1400.62
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,900$28.801,1103.25
Cooks, Restaurant$35,890$17.251,0901.08
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36,560$17.581,0605.66
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,310$18.421,0401.18
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,220$29.431,0301.00
Carpenters$51,230$24.639602.01
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$55,810$26.8393030.07
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,680Not published9201.21
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,080$21.678500.87
Food Preparation Workers$31,930$15.358201.29
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69,370$33.358202.60
Electricians$62,500$30.058101.49
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,950$22.097900.99
Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,660$17.637801.19
Nursing Assistants$38,130$18.337700.74
Social and Human Service Assistants$35,730$17.187602.41
Project Management Specialists$92,550$44.497400.97
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,910$37.467101.61
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,380$21.827001.38
Accountants and Auditors$75,580$36.346500.63
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,130$18.816400.64
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38,740$18.626302.00
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$48,260$23.2063019.49
Construction Managers$100,440$48.296102.25
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39,100$18.806000.88
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$65,190$31.345801.22
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,730Not published5701.29
Correctional Officers and Jailers$67,290$32.355702.10
Light Truck Drivers$41,690$20.055500.78
Forest and Conservation Technicians$47,940$23.0554024.91
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,780$29.705402.13
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$58,990$28.365400.61
Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,590$17.595401.35
Medical Assistants$39,810$19.145300.90
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78,640$37.815000.64
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,270$35.714901.02
Continuous Mining Machine Operators$71,280$34.2747046.55
Cooks, Fast Food$29,070$13.984500.97
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,170$13.544501.60
Dental Assistants$36,650$17.624401.60
Tour and Travel Guides$43,310$20.8244011.48
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,970$30.764400.98
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59,790$28.754301.44
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28,220$13.574101.32
Recreation Workers$36,440$17.524101.75
Highway Maintenance Workers$60,890$29.274103.68
Managers, All Other$116,010$55.774000.90
Dishwashers$28,110$13.514001.18
Driver/Sales Workers$21,220$10.204001.36
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,040$13.003901.00
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48,500$23.323902.64
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$58,230$28.003800.59
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$62,680$30.133800.42
Instructional Coordinators$74,150$35.653702.27
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$73,220$35.203601.03
Emergency Medical Technicians$38,800$18.653502.68
Financial Managers$128,860$61.953400.57
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42,840$20.603400.59
Human Resources Specialists$64,680$31.103300.50
Pharmacy Technicians$46,920$22.563300.99
Childcare Workers$30,810$14.813200.85
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,620$28.193200.95
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,890$29.283201.55
Tellers$38,060$18.303101.32
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$112,060Not published3001.29
Medical and Health Services Managers$107,220$51.552900.68
Civil Engineers$93,220$44.822901.09
Firefighters$44,990$21.632901.17
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$48,010$23.082902.58
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39,960$19.212900.43
Animal Caretakers$52,000$25.002801.47
Parts Salespersons$41,430$19.922801.44
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,170$21.722801.05
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$40,400$19.422700.96
Computer User Support Specialists$59,280$28.502600.50
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$60,060$28.882603.13
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$34,680$16.672601.14
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,930$30.252602.07
Machinists$50,180$24.122601.29
Sales Managers$119,980$57.692500.54
Computer Occupations, All Other$92,940$44.682500.80
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50,240$24.162501.95
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,210$16.932400.71
Dental Hygienists$86,120$41.402401.50
Bartenders$29,150$14.022400.43
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,350$23.732400.55
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34,790$16.722400.87
Software Developers$109,170$52.492300.19
Counter and Rental Clerks$35,980$17.302300.81
Real Estate Sales Agents$46,410$22.312301.64
Billing and Posting Clerks$45,900$22.072300.78
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$55,420$26.642300.71
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$59,760$28.732202.17
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60,220$28.952202.39
Chief Executives$156,330$75.162101.41
Security Guards$40,960$19.692100.23
Insurance Sales Agents$46,690$22.452100.61
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48,680$23.402101.64
Power Plant Operators$97,900$47.072109.92
Food Service Managers$63,560$30.562001.20
Loan Officers$59,550$28.632001.03
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$54,580Not published2001.07
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62,470$30.032000.83
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52,090$25.042000.36
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$82,540$39.681901.46
Training and Development Specialists$55,550$26.711900.58
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$36,170$17.391901.01
Bakers$34,360$16.521901.11
Self-Enrichment Teachers$34,700$16.691800.76
Pharmacists$141,180$67.881800.77
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,080$27.441800.39
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$46,200$22.211800.63
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36,910$17.751801.29
Lodging Managers$61,030$29.341705.67
Social and Community Service Managers$79,460$38.201701.12
Compliance Officers$66,390$31.921700.56
Management Analysts$66,130$31.791700.26
Lawyers$102,650$49.351700.31
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$66,600Not published1702.50
Postal Service Mail Carriers$54,430$26.171700.74
Industrial Production Managers$119,610$57.511600.89
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$98,030$47.131601.00
Cost Estimators$81,200$39.041600.98
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$68,910Not published1601.47
Coaches and Scouts$48,140Not published1600.91
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$94,240$45.311601.41
Tire Repairers and Changers$36,720$17.651602.02
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$98,580$47.391601.74
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$57,520$27.651601.28
Marketing Managers$130,660$62.821500.52
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30,340$14.591500.39
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$79,570$38.251500.88
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$43,810$21.061502.04
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$65,170$31.331400.39
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$70,240$33.7714010.80
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$91,560$44.021401.40
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$46,770$22.491401.47
Protective Service Workers, All Other$49,940$24.011402.49
Postal Service Clerks$60,530$29.101402.67
Food Batchmakers$43,910$21.111401.09
Production Workers, All Other$51,950$24.971400.80
Facilities Managers$96,100$46.201301.18
Chefs and Head Cooks$71,430$34.341300.94
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$54,770$26.331301.39
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$45,860$22.051302.33
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38,000$18.271300.72
Petroleum Engineers$172,840$83.101209.66
Conservation Scientists$78,850$37.911206.25
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$37,500Not published12010.23
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$42,570$20.471201.26
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29,810$14.331200.59
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$35,880$17.251201.17
Library Assistants, Clerical$27,510$13.231202.03
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$50,760$24.401202.48
Computer and Information Systems Managers$124,260$59.741100.22
Architectural and Engineering Managers$147,100$70.721100.68
Property Appraisers and Assessors$53,020$25.491102.78
Biological Scientists, All Other$88,610$42.601102.85
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$84,200$40.481101.74
Graphic Designers$49,490$23.791100.75
Nurse Practitioners$129,250$62.141100.48
Public Safety Telecommunicators$61,440$29.541101.49
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$60,090$28.891101.57
Butchers and Meat Cutters$35,940$17.281101.13
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,260$21.281101.23
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$55,660$26.761101.15
Wellhead Pumpers$59,970$28.831108.81
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$52,000$25.001000.94
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$56,500Not published1000.89
Tutors$36,150$17.381000.78
Medical Records Specialists$48,420$23.281000.68
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$30,960$14.891001.54
Residential Advisors$36,870$17.731001.64
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$46,230$22.231000.85
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49,830$23.961000.99
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$76,090$36.581002.41
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$36,080$17.351000.83
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$47,470$22.821000.97
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$59,580$28.65900.42
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$77,650$37.33900.38
Surveyors$70,890$34.08902.56
Industrial Engineers$112,540$54.11900.34
Architectural and Civil Drafters$59,820$28.76901.28
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$55,690$26.77900.32
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$66,370Not published902.10
Floral Designers$29,340$14.11903.15
Physical Therapists$86,900$41.78900.46
Speech-Language Pathologists$81,910$39.38900.71
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$102,830$49.44902.28
Bill and Account Collectors$37,660$18.11900.78
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$55,130$26.51900.65
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$46,030$22.13901.57
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$38,070$18.30900.59
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$42,030$20.21902.86
Construction and Building Inspectors$72,550$34.88900.83
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$50,810$24.43902.28
Plant and System Operators, All Other$77,670$37.34909.04
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,750$22.48901.99
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,090$21.68900.82
Human Resources Managers$124,510$59.86800.52
Financial Specialists, All Other$74,810$35.97800.83
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$83,670$40.23800.34
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$88,610$42.60804.81
Marriage and Family Therapists$83,200$40.00801.66
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$57,840$27.81802.19
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$57,650Not published800.49
Public Relations Specialists$54,690$26.29800.40
Dietitians and Nutritionists$64,730$31.12801.47
Physician Assistants$139,740$67.18800.66
Family Medicine Physicians$280,390$134.81801.01
Surgical TechnologistsNot publishedNot published801.00
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$22,260$10.70800.96
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$63,890$30.72800.22
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54,110$26.02800.70
Sheet Metal Workers$46,450$22.33800.97
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$74,660$35.90809.20
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$48,290$23.22800.73
Administrative Services Managers$90,270$43.40700.39
Natural Sciences Managers$109,300$52.55700.87
Data Scientists$82,290$39.56700.38
Mechanical EngineersNot publishedNot published700.34
Healthcare Social Workers$80,370$38.64700.49
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$78,430Not published701.10
Dentists, General$181,540$87.28700.82
Opticians, Dispensing$40,720$19.58701.39
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50,680$24.37700.56
Physical Therapist Assistants$59,640$28.67700.91
Massage Therapists$44,340$21.32700.93
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$88,690$42.64700.93
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60,040$28.86700.26
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$62,040$29.83702.74
Printing Press Operators$42,150$20.27700.68
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,650$23.87703.57
Electrical Engineers$118,760$57.10600.46
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75,920$36.50601.17
Rehabilitation Counselors$46,700$22.45600.87
Judicial Law Clerks$49,690$23.89606.20
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$73,590Not published600.71
Physicians, All Other$255,160$122.67600.26
Psychiatric Technicians$36,210$17.41600.55
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$34,260$16.47601.12
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$67,200$32.31603.80
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$38,640$18.58600.70
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,680$14.27600.29
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$43,710$21.01600.39
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$47,330$22.75603.22
Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$55,710$26.79607.71
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$71,850$34.54601.39
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,740$22.95600.53
Logisticians$78,680$37.83500.30
Financial and Investment Analysts$81,040$38.96500.21
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$116,650$56.085012.62
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72,150$34.69501.03
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$118,430$56.94500.80
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$60,390$29.03509.05
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$67,360Not published501.57
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$66,240Not published505.42
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,000$18.27500.38
Veterinarians$125,360$60.27500.88
Paramedics$59,140$28.43500.71
Physical Therapist Aides$27,480$13.21501.40
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$41,600$20.00502.79
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$54,810$26.35501.23
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$114,240$54.92503.30
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$49,760$23.92501.70
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$37,320$17.94500.73
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$44,030$21.17500.97
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,250$22.71500.80
Helpers--Production Workers$38,710$18.61500.46
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$55,120$26.50507.32
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$90,710$43.61404.25
Fundraisers$50,090$24.08400.45
Computer Systems Analysts$107,920$51.89400.11
Computer Network Support Specialists$65,550$31.51400.43
Environmental Engineers$103,210$49.62401.48
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$96,640$46.46400.96
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$48,690$23.41401.03
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$77,400$37.21400.70
Biological Technicians$44,950$21.61400.86
Chemical Technicians$60,060$28.87400.90
Community Health Workers$42,430$20.40400.89
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$97,410Not published400.68
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$63,860Not published401.14
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$73,680Not published400.81
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$58,280Not published400.92
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$60,160Not published400.43
Library Technicians$48,230$23.19400.80
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$48,910$23.51400.48
Occupational Therapists$92,610$44.52400.32
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$100,100$48.13400.55
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,800$18.17400.45
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$73,400$35.29400.53
Skincare Specialists$37,230$17.90400.75
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$40,420$19.43400.90
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$54,600$26.25400.25
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$50,550$24.30401.00
Tile and Stone Setters$43,720$21.02401.40
Plasterers and Stucco Masons$51,900$24.95402.75
Roofers$46,350$22.29400.46
Helpers--Electricians$41,480$19.94400.96
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$57,920$27.84403.17
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,810$22.03401.24
Commercial Pilots$95,730Not published401.17
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$33,160$15.94400.58
Computer Programmers$99,820$47.99300.47
Chemists$103,330$49.68300.57
Urban and Regional Planners$58,830$28.29300.97
Anthropologists and Archeologists$77,890$37.45304.98
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$60,430Not published301.45
Producers and Directors$63,040$30.31300.34
Chiropractors$53,510$25.73301.11
Optometrists$81,710$39.28301.06
Dietetic Technicians$40,340$19.39301.53
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$45,600$21.92300.40
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$64,770$31.14301.85
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$56,420$27.13301.50
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$50,840$24.44301.16
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42,950$20.65300.26
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$41,740$20.07301.04
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$83,460$40.12301.31
Bus Drivers, School$55,040$26.46Not publishedNot published
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$47,150$22.67Not publishedNot published
Crane and Tower Operators$35,870$17.24Not publishedNot published
Data Entry Keyers$37,640$18.10Not publishedNot published
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51,830$24.92Not publishedNot published
Gas Plant Operators$84,850$40.79Not publishedNot published
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26,630$12.81Not publishedNot published
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$42,040$20.21Not publishedNot published
Meter Readers, Utilities$38,430$18.48Not publishedNot published
Phlebotomists$40,420$19.43Not publishedNot published
Social Workers, All Other$64,560$31.04Not publishedNot published

About this data. Estimates are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 release, retrieved from bls.gov/oes/tables.htm on July 24, 2026. OEWS estimates describe metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas and states — not city limits — and are not designed for year-over-year comparisons. See BLS methodology, our plain-English methodology, and sources. CitySalaryData is independent and not affiliated with BLS.