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Electrical Engineer Salary in Utah (2026)
$50.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,447/year ($6,537/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 35th of 51 states for Electrical Engineer pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 1,680 Electrical Engineer jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $105,720 a year — though pay ranges from $77,100 for newcomers to $171,580 at the top.
Electrical Engineer pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $86,850 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $105,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $141,020 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $171,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,680 Electrical Engineer jobs in Utah (occupation code 17-2071, “Electrical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Electrical Engineer salary of $105,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $78,447 — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
| Gross (median) | $105,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,428 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,088 |
| Utah state income tax | −$4,757 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,447 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,537 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrical Engineer make in Utah?
- The median Electrical Engineer salary in Utah is $105,720 per year ($50.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $86,850 and $141,020.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Utah?
- On the median salary of $105,720, a single filer in Utah takes home about $78,447 per year ($6,537 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
- How many Electrical Engineer jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 1,680 Electrical Engineer jobs in Utah in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Utah state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Utah.