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Salt Lake City Employment

Employment and Industries in the Salt Lake City, Utah Area

The primary industries for the Salt Lake City economy are government, professional and business services, and trade, transportation and utilities. Combined, the federal, state and local governments provide a large number of jobs. The Salt Lake City area is a major industrial banking center and includes the headquarters of the vast majority of the nation's industrial banks. The numerous regional distribution centers, the major call centers and conventions also add to the economy.

The Salt Lake City economy benefits from the outdoor recreation tourist industry, which is primarily based on skiing. Tourism in the Wasatch Mountains is a primary source of employment.

The State of Utah, Intermountain Healthcare and the University of Utah are major employers. Noteworthy companies headquartered in Salt Lake City are Sinclair Oil Corporation, Alpha Graphics, Smith's Food and Drug and Zions Bancorporation. Salt Lake City includes the international headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Prominent firms based in the metropolitan area include Overstock.com, Arctic Circle Restaurants and Franklin Covey. High-tech companies with a presence in the region include Unisys, Micron, 3M, Siebel and L-3 Communications. The notable e-Bay also has facilities in the area.

Shown below is a list of the major employers in Salt Lake City:

  • State of Utah
  • Intermountain Healthcare
  • University of Utah
  • Salt Lake County
  • Smith's Food & Drug Centers
  • U.S. Postal Service
  • Novus Credit Services
  • Delta Airlines
  • Cordant Technologies
  • Salt Lake City School District
  • Salt Lake City Corporation
  • Zions First International Bank
  • PacifiCorp
  • Wells Fargo
  • Fred Meyers Stores
  • Sears Roebuck and Company
  • C R England Inc
  • Primary Children's Hospital
  • Salt Lake Community College
  • LDS Hospital

The leading employment fields in Salt Lake City:

  • Trade, transportation and utilities
  • Healthcare services
  • Government
  • Educational services
  • Computer services
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction

Noteworthy information about Salt Lake City, Utah: Estimated median household income in 2007: $43,000. Cost of living index in 2008: 93.1 (U.S. average: 100). Adult population which has achieved a bachelor's degree or better: 34%.

Salt Lake City businesses are provided assistance by associations such as:

The Salt Lake Tribune provides details about the local business community.

Most Popular Jobs in Salt Lake City, Utah Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products10,38059,520$29,910 - 95,5808%51%
2Registered nurses9,00059,920$44,040 - 80,17024%56%
3Accountants and auditors5,95061,590$36,620 - 99,45018%79%
4Elementary school teachers, except special education4,72048,670$30,010 - 70,33014%95%
5Computer programmers4,27076,410$40,690 - 115,9500%73%
6Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education3,90054,440$34,990 - 80,6006%96%
7Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents3,81083,770$23,670 - 25%67%
8Computer software engineers, systems software3,49082,130$54,470 - 108,26028%85%
9Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products3,39080,860$33,280 - 140,09012%51%
10Lawyers2,910125,190$60,640 - 11%99%
11Computer software engineers, applications2,89078,210$49,180 - 106,71045%85%
12Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education2,84050,290$32,030 - 74,65011%95%
13Financial managers2,290101,830$59,550 - 163,48013%60%
14Social and human service assistants1,97026,480$18,450 - 37,62034%58%
15Sales managers1,880105,520$54,970 - 10%69%
16Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation1,83043,000$28,830 - 64,1505%58%
17Network and computer systems administrators1,74061,610$37,430 - 91,40027%50%
18Chief executives1,740155,910$49,940 - 2%65%
19Teachers and instructors, all other1,72026,890$14,760 - 47,7509%54%
20Computer systems analysts1,71066,930$41,260 - 100,55029%68%
21Coaches and scouts1,53038,920$20,210 - 60,41015%60%
22Management analysts1,52063,840$37,020 - 105,64022%78%
23Public relations specialists1,44051,050$28,400 - 83,13018%81%
24Financial analysts1,42062,410$36,520 - 96,83034%87%
25Training and development specialists1,41045,610$27,460 - 70,13018%56%
26Graphic designers1,34043,600$28,610 - 60,78010%55%
27Civil engineers1,30071,030$44,410 - 106,05018%87%
28Mechanical engineers1,28073,660$47,000 - 103,2904%78%
29Medical and clinical laboratory technologists1,27050,380$35,630 - 65,64012%51%
30Medical and health services managers1,24089,120$54,590 - 131,57016%57%
31Managers, all other1,21075,850$42,150 - 120,6507%55%
32Computer and information systems managers1,17094,450$56,870 - 139,01016%73%
33Industrial engineers1,16077,160$53,330 - 104,80020%74%
34Medical and clinical laboratory technicians1,13030,120$21,010 - 43,59015%51%
35Personal financial advisors1,12067,340$34,450 - 146,84041%81%
36Pharmacists1,08097,110$46,520 - 129,09022%97%
37Engineering managers1,010106,580$71,020 - 155,4107%84%
38Advertising sales agents98048,360$22,370 - 81,79020%56%
39Market research analysts86058,680$29,940 - 95,33020%82%
40Architects, except landscape and naval78077,360$50,260 - 113,92018%88%
41Network systems and data communications analysts78064,240$38,420 - 99,62053%57%
42Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other74056,120$29,870 - 82,94017%56%
43Medical scientists, except epidemiologists74057,420$33,820 - 87,21020%99%
44Instructional coordinators73044,240$22,060 - 77,79023%79%
45Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists73046,250$27,590 - 76,08018%56%
46Merchandise displayers and window trimmers69031,460$15,810 - 46,09011%55%
47Surveyors66054,120$30,360 - 80,72024%82%
48Educational, vocational, and school counselors66053,300$32,870 - 79,51013%73%
49Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists65050,520$31,350 - 78,20018%56%
50Mental health and substance abuse social workers65039,600$28,060 - 53,28030%77%
51Biological technicians64033,760$23,790 - 49,32016%60%
52Interior designers64056,030$26,050 - 97,71020%55%
53Database administrators62069,330$38,540 - 101,36029%72%
54Child, family, and school social workers62038,250$26,040 - 51,16019%77%
55Marketing managers61090,420$50,700 - 139,95014%69%
56Editors61049,380$30,080 - 65,7402%81%
57Education administrators, elementary and secondary school58079,280$61,730 - 101,1008%78%
58Medical and public health social workers56049,050$34,200 - 64,25024%77%
59Electrical engineers55079,380$51,620 - 107,6206%81%
60Dentists, general550110,100$38,300 - 9%100%
61Self-enrichment education teachers53033,410$17,970 - 53,75023%54%
62Physical therapists51064,790$43,850 - 88,85027%89%
63Librarians50051,050$29,830 - 74,1104%85%
64Social and community service managers49057,680$32,180 - 91,56025%72%
65Environmental engineers490 $ - 25%86%
66Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other49040,120$21,920 - 63,78015%72%
67Electronics engineers, except computer46085,340$60,240 - 115,1904%81%
68Education administrators, postsecondary44091,150$43,220 - 160,13014%78%
69Chemists43061,780$35,840 - 97,5609%93%
70Environmental scientists and specialists, including health43055,640$38,000 - 75,97025%93%
71Operations research analysts43055,130$35,490 - 83,63011%71%
72Reporters and correspondents41056,430$26,180 - 84,2601%85%
73Credit analysts38058,520$34,850 - 81,4802%60%
74Mental health counselors37046,830$29,820 - 64,15030%73%
75Technical writers36054,550$33,840 - 80,41020%74%
76Community and social service specialists, all other34034,060$27,630 - 45,09025%58%
77Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school34048,370$29,280 - 63,94020%87%
78Producers and directors33056,240$34,840 - 80,72011%75%
79Sales and related workers, all other32058,380$19,630 - 14%62%
80Physician assistants32093,550$70,540 - 107,14027%67%
81Occupational health and safety specialists31061,660$39,050 - 82,9508%72%
82Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers30062,290$42,530 - 83,05022%93%
83Vocational education teachers, secondary school28049,990$32,080 - 77,8500%96%
84Insurance underwriters28057,970$36,140 - 86,1806%53%
85Public relations managers28084,850$47,230 - 136,52017%75%
86Training and development managers27084,820$53,910 - 125,52016%58%
87Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors27057,810$43,990 - 78,21010%74%
88Budget analysts27061,230$40,740 - 80,8007%78%
89Speech-language pathologists24059,090$39,400 - 83,00011%98%
90Purchasing managers24088,490$55,850 - 134,0703%57%
91Musicians and singers230 $ - 10%53%
92Financial examiners23070,110$39,210 - 119,50011%76%
93Multi-media artists and animators23058,400$27,140 - 88,81026%58%
94Biomedical engineers22076,580$52,910 - 105,64021%76%
95Floral designers22026,580$19,200 - 36,3000%55%
96Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists22062,970$39,450 - 94,80016%99%
97Engineers, all other21075,850$41,560 - 108,3106%82%
98Special education teachers, secondary school21042,190$22,680 - 77,5409%87%
99Natural sciences managers20092,390$58,230 - 131,90011%93%
100Human resources managers, all other20085,380$56,510 - 122,44011%58%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons20,95026,260$15,880 - 40,44012%25%
2Customer service representatives18,16028,620$19,550 - 39,60025%22%
3Cashiers14,80018,900$13,740 - 25,260-2%10%
4Office clerks, general14,14025,040$16,850 - 34,16013%19%
5General and operations managers10,72089,480$40,440 - 2%48%
6Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive10,54028,540$19,880 - 38,3301%18%
7Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand10,42023,320$16,090 - 32,6402%5%
8Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer10,09039,290$27,470 - 55,77010%4%
9Waiters and waitresses9,33019,650$13,110 - 31,60011%14%
10Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners9,32021,200$14,610 - 29,10015%4%
11Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food9,01017,250$13,150 - 22,71018%5%
12First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers7,66043,380$27,800 - 63,0306%29%
13Stock clerks and order fillers7,60023,080$16,660 - 31,320-7%8%
14Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks7,40030,680$21,610 - 40,46013%16%
15Telemarketers7,05022,920$17,030 - 30,280-9%14%
16Truck drivers, light or delivery services6,70025,490$16,420 - 38,2708%4%
17Receptionists and information clerks6,63022,210$15,720 - 29,85017%13%
18Construction laborers5,80026,840$17,750 - 37,79011%5%
19Executive secretaries and administrative assistants5,80038,990$26,990 - 52,85015%18%
20Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks5,75026,200$17,190 - 38,4501%29%
21First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers5,22039,570$23,100 - 61,6604%25%
22Carpenters5,09037,750$24,870 - 51,28010%6%
23Team assemblers5,09030,330$18,480 - 47,5800%5%
24Maintenance and repair workers, general4,89034,270$20,720 - 50,37010%6%
25Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants4,44023,070$17,780 - 30,54018%7%
26Security guards4,25026,090$16,900 - 41,34017%13%
27Teacher assistants4,17021,630$16,320 - 28,72010%18%
28Business operations specialists, all other4,11054,620$31,910 - 83,35021%49%
29Computer support specialists3,99044,660$27,140 - 71,36013%43%
30Cooks, restaurant3,86022,780$17,370 - 29,29012%5%
31Landscaping and groundskeeping workers3,82023,140$16,700 - 30,90018%6%
32Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks3,78028,340$19,190 - 40,5704%6%
33Electricians3,52041,520$28,720 - 56,3207%7%
34Loan officers3,34064,470$33,510 - 124,74012%49%
35First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers3,14031,730$21,600 - 43,43011%14%
36Maids and housekeeping cleaners3,11018,780$14,440 - 24,00013%5%
37Tellers3,10023,240$17,720 - 30,74014%16%
38Medical secretaries3,10026,510$19,630 - 34,94017%18%
39First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers3,08051,950$31,170 - 74,770-4%15%
40First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers3,08057,990$40,110 - 85,2609%10%
41Bill and account collectors3,00030,160$20,930 - 39,73023%13%
42Data entry keyers2,92028,400$20,690 - 38,880-4%18%
43Packers and packagers, hand2,82021,070$13,740 - 30,230-11%3%
44Automotive service technicians and mechanics2,78037,760$19,780 - 57,78014%4%
45Home health aides2,65021,540$17,470 - 25,59049%7%
46Sales representatives, services, all other2,59052,570$21,740 - 100,91028%48%
47Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters2,58042,320$24,940 - 62,44011%4%
48Loan interviewers and clerks2,56031,690$21,660 - 44,6800%24%
49Billing and posting clerks and machine operators2,52029,330$21,300 - 40,4304%15%
50Industrial truck and tractor operators2,47030,330$21,750 - 40,560-1%2%
51Medical assistants2,42027,520$21,320 - 36,10035%10%
52Cooks, fast food2,35017,120$13,410 - 20,6308%5%
53Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop2,27017,260$13,230 - 22,35010%8%
54Child care workers2,25018,090$13,590 - 23,40018%15%
55Dishwashers2,15017,230$13,650 - 20,51010%3%
56Counter and rental clerks2,14022,900$14,220 - 31,96023%16%
57Order clerks2,07029,240$17,170 - 47,940-23%16%
58Food preparation workers2,06017,670$13,360 - 22,90015%7%
59Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders2,04024,340$14,470 - 37,790-4%5%
60Helpers--production workers2,02021,870$16,820 - 27,4500%4%
61Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers2,02018,080$13,260 - 25,55012%6%
62First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers2,02058,020$36,910 - 81,2007%13%
63Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic2,01026,270$18,170 - 36,6500%3%
64Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers2,01033,190$21,120 - 50,130-6%14%
65Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers1,99035,440$25,090 - 51,4805%2%
66Dental assistants1,97027,890$21,550 - 35,38029%9%
67Production, planning, and expediting clerks1,97039,340$22,870 - 58,4904%30%
68Police and sheriff's patrol officers1,81048,020$35,710 - 63,15011%33%
69Driver/sales workers1,78030,220$14,090 - 49,140-4%4%
70Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators1,77036,440$23,360 - 50,7408%3%
71Cleaners of vehicles and equipment1,76021,380$15,200 - 28,98014%3%
72Insurance sales agents1,75056,100$26,870 - 81,62013%45%
73Painters, construction and maintenance1,72028,910$19,280 - 40,70012%6%
74Machinists1,72037,370$23,010 - 55,280-2%3%
75Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop1,71018,360$13,750 - 24,08010%17%
76Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists1,67041,500$29,040 - 55,64012%3%
77Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators1,65055,490$35,610 - 78,9209%47%
78Cement masons and concrete finishers1,63035,080$24,810 - 48,18011%2%
79Drywall and ceiling tile installers1,52031,960$16,650 - 49,1207%2%
80Cooks, institution and cafeteria1,50023,820$17,030 - 32,13011%5%
81Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products1,43049,250$30,200 - 73,6300%42%
82Industrial machinery mechanics1,42045,310$28,530 - 63,8609%5%
83Amusement and recreation attendants1,42018,600$13,470 - 25,09024%22%
84First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers1,40062,080$32,740 - 105,4704%38%
85Cost estimators1,36054,100$28,910 - 81,11019%32%
86Pharmacy technicians1,36031,870$23,820 - 39,96032%16%
87Bartenders1,33023,750$14,230 - 31,74011%17%
88Legal secretaries1,33039,170$26,390 - 53,31012%18%
89Laundry and dry-cleaning workers1,30018,970$15,920 - 23,70010%5%
90Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing1,28025,980$17,320 - 36,1106%0%
91Insurance claims and policy processing clerks1,28030,850$21,820 - 41,9000%22%
92Structural metal fabricators and fitters1,27037,150$23,120 - 49,8300%0%
93Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists1,26022,190$13,820 - 36,44012%6%
94Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers1,24030,190$18,070 - 50,670-26%6%
95Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters1,23028,720$19,570 - 40,0703%4%
96Interviewers, except eligibility and loan1,20025,360$17,600 - 36,34010%24%
97Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers1,19039,950$26,440 - 58,7409%3%
98Printing machine operators1,17027,480$17,230 - 45,010-5%6%
99First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers1,17032,970$22,720 - 47,85013%11%
100Dental laboratory technicians1,16031,280$15,510 - 42,4304%12%
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Jobs More Common Near Salt Lake City Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Airfield operations specialists41,19019014.2
Medical appliance technicians27,90027010.9
Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks26,2005,7509
Grounds maintenance workers, all other21,5901707.4
Dental laboratory technicians31,2801,1607
Etchers and engravers30,5301406.6
Multiple machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic26,2702,0106.2
Telephone operators26,1502405.9
Earth drillers, except oil and gas51,8801205.3
Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing25,9801,2805.1
Telemarketers22,9207,0504.7
Biomedical engineers76,5802204.6
Helpers--roofers27,1902304.3
Occupational health and safety technicians46,2601304.2
Umpires, referees, and other sports officials21,8401103.9
Slaughterers and meat packers22,6704503.9
Plasterers and stucco masons29,0105403.5
Painting, coating, and decorating workers29,2903703.4
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wall30,8802003.2
Glaziers37,1805303.1
Textile cutting machine setters, operators, and tenders22,1401703
Forensic science technicians43,1201003
Merchandise displayers and window trimmers31,4606902.9
Tile and marble setters44,6106002.9
Interpreters and translators42,4304402.9
Microbiologists54,3301702.9
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents83,7703,8102.7
Surveyors54,1206602.7
Environmental engineering technicians40,3802102.7
Structural metal fabricators and fitters37,1501,2702.7
Dancers 1002.7
Drywall and ceiling tile installers31,9601,5202.7
Electro-mechanical technicians46,1101602.7
Interior designers56,0306402.6
Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors57,8102702.6
Medical equipment repairers58,6403602.6
Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters33,0905402.5
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters28,7201,2302.5
Loan interviewers and clerks31,6902,5602.5
Job printers33,4303902.5
Helpers--carpenters24,8207902.4
Biological technicians33,7606402.4
Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers17,5001,0802.4
Eligibility interviewers, government programs36,4008802.4
Rotary drill operators, oil and gas50,0301502.4
Materials engineers75,8402002.3
Fiberglass laminators and fabricators26,8701502.3
Actors 1502.3
Reporters and correspondents56,4304102.3
Media and communication equipment workers, all other56,9701302.2

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Salt Lake City, Utah Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Writers and authors93,6201.75150
Radio and television announcers58,3901.5210
Sales and related workers, all other58,3801.49320
Real estate sales agents66,6301.42980
Motor vehicle operators, all other39,8701.41110
Reporters and correspondents56,4301.38410
Furniture finishers39,9501.34120
Medical equipment repairers58,6401.34360
Security and fire alarm systems installers49,1601.33530
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors38,9901.291,100
Real estate brokers90,5901.27300
Earth drillers, except oil and gas51,8801.27120
Home appliance repairers44,9401.26200
Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood32,6401.23230
Lodging managers63,7801.22140
Bartenders23,7501.221,330
Lawyers125,1901.222,910
Meeting and convention planners52,7901.21180
Tour guides and escorts29,3101.21130
Demonstrators and product promoters30,8201.2510
Food service managers58,3001.2440
Computer programmers76,4101.194,270
Interior designers56,0301.19640
Parts salespersons36,0301.181,020
Sheet metal workers49,0901.18630
Postsecondary teachers, all other72,8001.18330
Chefs and head cooks47,3101.17280
First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers77,1601.16180
Bus drivers, school30,2801.16430
Credit authorizers, checkers, and clerks38,3601.15290
Driver/sales workers30,2201.151,780
Stationary engineers and boiler operators55,4801.15130
Weighers, measurers, checkers, and samplers, recordkeeping32,9401.15310
Mental health counselors46,8301.15370
Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers42,5501.15520
Physician assistants93,5501.15320
Hazardous materials removal workers43,9401.14270
Office machine operators, except computer30,3201.14220
Advertising and promotions managers95,7501.14140
Tax preparers39,8801.13130
Pharmacy technicians31,8701.131,360
Photographers35,7001.13230
Physicians and surgeons, all other201,0301.131,110
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators58,5301.13720
Brickmasons and blockmasons51,2501.12570
Painting, coating, and decorating workers29,2901.12370
Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters33,0901.12540
Team assemblers30,3301.115,090
Opticians, dispensing37,7701.11160
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products80,8601.113,390

Highest Paying Jobs in Salt Lake City, Utah Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Surgeons213,320110
Obstetricians and gynecologists208,490 
Physicians and surgeons, all other201,0301,110
Family and general practitioners166,690300
Chief executives155,9101,740
Psychiatrists140,86070
Optometrists132,130 
Lawyers125,1902,910
Dentists, general110,100550
Engineering managers106,5801,010
Sales managers105,5201,880
Financial managers101,8302,290
Sales engineers100,62080
Pharmacists97,1101,080
Advertising and promotions managers95,750140
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates95,11060
Computer and information systems managers94,4501,170
Writers and authors93,620150
Physician assistants93,550320
Natural sciences managers92,390200
Education administrators, postsecondary91,150440
Real estate brokers90,590300
Marketing managers90,420610
General and operations managers89,48010,720
Chemical engineers89,39090
Medical and health services managers89,1201,240
Industrial production managers89,080540
Purchasing managers88,490240
Compensation and benefits managers86,280190
Human resources managers, all other85,380200
Electronics engineers, except computer85,340460
Public relations managers84,850280
Training and development managers84,820270
Aerospace engineers83,860120
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents83,7703,810
Computer software engineers, systems software82,1303,490
Atmospheric and space scientists81,30060
Materials scientists81,10040
Construction managers81,050920
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products80,8603,390
Funeral directors80,14070
Electrical engineers79,380550
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school79,280580
Computer software engineers, applications78,2102,890
Physical scientists, all other78,030100
Actuaries77,92050
Computer science teachers, postsecondary77,870120
Architects, except landscape and naval77,360780
Industrial engineers77,1601,160
First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers77,160180

Large Companies Headquartered in Salt Lake City

CompanyRevenue 2005 (billions)
Huntsman 13
Questar 2.7
Zions Bancorp 2.3

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