Provo Employment

Employment and Industries in the Provo, Utah Area

The Provo region has a diverse economy. The region has one of the largest concentrations of software technologies firms in the country and also has one of the nation's largest concentrations of high-technology companies. The region also includes numerous biotech companies.

Some of the world's prominent software firms are situated in the Provo area including Symantec, Novell, Inc., and Corel. Some of the high tech companies situated in the area are Ameritech Library Services, Micron Technology, Covergys, PowerQuest Corp., Nimbus Manufacturing, Viewsoft and Folio Corporation. Provo is also home to Nature's Sunshine, Banta Press, Powder River Manufacturing and Sears Telecatolog.

Notable data about Provo, Utah: Average earnings in 2009: $29,000. Adult population holding a bachelor's degree or higher: 35%. 2008 cost of living index in Provo: 92.9 (national average: 100).

Provo's largest job providers:

  • Brigham Young University
  • Alpine School District
  • IHC Health Care Services
  • Utah Valley State College
  • Nebo School District
  • Convergys
  • Provo School District
  • Nestle USA Food Group Inc
  • Novell, Inc
  • Modus Media International
  • Nu Skin International Inc
  • Utah Dept of Human Services
  • Morinda Holdings, Inc
  • Natures Sunshine Products, Inc
  • The Generations Network Inc
  • Central Utah Clinic, PC
  • Heritage Schools Foundation, Inc
  • Heritage Web Design, LLC

Provo's significant fields of employment:

  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Trade, transportation and utilities
  • Government
  • Manufacturing
  • Leisure and hospitality
  • Professional, scientific and management

Provo companies have access to helpful associations such as:

Information about local business and industry is provided by the Daily Herald.

Jobs in Provo

RankTitleTotal EmployeesLocal Mean Salary (Per Year)Local Mean Salary (Per hour)National Growth % 2014-2024
1All Occupations254060$48,970$23.54100
2Office and Administrative Support Occupations35880$35,530$17.0813.75
3Sales and Related Occupations25180$41,840$20.119.5
4Construction and Extraction Occupations19860$45,220$21.744.6
5Educational Instruction and Library Occupations19020$59,100$28.416
6Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations18940$24,280$11.688.7
7Management Occupations18390$101,240$48.676.35
8Production Occupations16750$35,210$16.935.6
9Transportation and Material Moving Occupations13250$32,240$15.56.7
10Business and Financial Operations Occupations13000$63,050$30.315.35
11Computer and Mathematical Occupations12570$85,110$40.923
12Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations10290$70,880$34.085.85
13Customer Service Representatives10280$32,500$15.621.75
14Fast Food and Counter Workers9720$21,230$10.212.45
15Healthcare Support Occupations9670$29,640$14.252.85
16Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations8050$48,010$23.083.75
17Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations7950$26,940$12.953.6
18Retail Salespersons7870$26,710$12.842.7
19General and Operations Managers7580$86,760$41.711.5
20Personal Care and Service Occupations6500$26,920$12.944.65
21Office Clerks, General5090$34,190$16.441.9
22Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers5090$98,540$47.380.65
23Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations4940$45,140$21.71.8
24Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners4760$22,660$10.891.5
25Cashiers4710$23,310$11.22.2
26Community and Social Service Occupations4430$47,490$22.831.75
27Electricians4340$47,640$22.90.45
28Home Health and Personal Care Aides3660$26,470$12.730
29Registered Nurses3430$66,340$31.891.95
30Architecture and Engineering Occupations3310$74,940$36.031.7
31Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products3240$54,730$26.310.85
32Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive3200$34,030$16.361.4
33Construction Laborers3120$33,680$16.190.9
34Stockers and Order Fillers3120$28,360$13.631.25
35Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel2910$79,950$38.440.7
36Protective Service Occupations2790$39,500$18.992.2
37First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers2530$51,330$24.680.95
38Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand2530$29,700$14.281.8
39Helpers--Production Workers2460$27,290$13.120.2
40Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists2420$54,650$26.270.45
41Computer User Support Specialists2260$55,040$26.460.4
42Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks2160$38,150$18.341.05
43Waiters and Waitresses2150$27,090$13.031.65
44Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1980$38,480$18.50.9
45Nursing Assistants1980$28,590$13.750.95
46Carpenters1930$43,720$21.020.6
47Receptionists and Information Clerks1920$27,410$13.180.7
48Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other1910$68,820$33.090.7
49Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations1800$67,900$32.650.8
50Accountants and Auditors1720$66,590$32.010.9
51Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks1700$31,550$15.170.4
52Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers1670$31,840$15.310.75
53First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers1630$60,370$29.030.4
54First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1600$31,820$15.30.6
55First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1550$38,860$18.680.95
56Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators1520$28,680$13.790.8
57Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders1500$31,900$15.340.2
58Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers1490$39,460$18.971.2
59Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers1390$44,810$21.550.1
60Medical Assistants1270$31,800$15.290.45
61Legal Occupations1260$108,730$52.280.8
62Computer Occupations, All Other1240$82,140$39.490.3
63Telemarketers1240$33,780$16.240.1
64Self-Enrichment Teachers1190$34,310$16.50.2
65Dental Assistants1150$29,120$140.2
66Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity1150$39,850$19.160.3
67Human Resources Specialists1130$51,910$24.960.4
68Computer and Information Systems Managers1120$148,100$71.20.3
69Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors1110$52,260$25.130.2
70Financial Managers1100$120,660$58.010.4
71First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers1100$57,300$27.550.4
72Social and Human Service Assistants1090$28,780$13.840.3
73Amusement and Recreation Attendants1040$20,660$9.940.2
74Cooks, Restaurant1030$28,180$13.550.9
75Sales Managers1020$125,500$60.340.3
76Billing and Posting Clerks1010$36,590$17.590.3
77Recreation Workers1000$25,390$12.210.3
78Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants990$32,010$15.390.4
79Cooks, Fast Food950$24,450$11.760.3
80Light Truck Drivers950$37,470$18.020.6
81Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products930$95,930$46.120.2
82Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers910$41,260$19.830.35
83Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers880$41,140$19.780.3
84Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics870$46,870$22.540.5
85Driver/Sales Workers870$24,190$11.630.3
86Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators870$50,040$24.060.25
87Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers860$50,840$24.440.2
88Chief Executives850$179,620$86.360.15
89Residential Advisors840$27,640$13.290.1
90Graphic Designers820$50,010$24.050.2
91Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors810$52,970$25.470.2
92Brickmasons and Blockmasons800$44,910$21.590.1
93Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners790$25,000$12.020.9
94Training and Development Specialists790$58,690$28.220.2
95Marketing Managers780$116,720$56.110.2
96Childcare Workers750$21,270$10.230.7
97Instructional Coordinators750$47,380$22.780.1
98Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers730$40,580$19.510.1
99Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary720$53,830$25.880.1
100Tellers720$28,320$13.610.25
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov
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Jobs More Common Near Provo Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$48,970254,060
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$35,53035,880
Sales and Related Occupations$41,84025,180
Construction and Extraction Occupations$45,22019,860
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$59,10019,020
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$24,28018,940
Management Occupations$101,24018,390
Production Occupations$35,21016,750
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$32,24013,250
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$63,05013,000
Computer and Mathematical Occupations$85,11012,570
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$70,88010,290
Customer Service Representatives$32,50010,280
Fast Food and Counter Workers$21,2309,720
Healthcare Support Occupations$29,6409,670
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$48,0108,050
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$26,9407,950
Retail Salespersons$26,7107,870
General and Operations Managers$86,7607,580
Personal Care and Service Occupations$26,9206,500
Office Clerks, General$34,1905,090
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$98,5405,090
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$45,1404,940
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$22,6604,760
Cashiers$23,3104,710
Community and Social Service Occupations$47,4904,430
Electricians$47,6404,340
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26,4703,660
Registered Nurses$66,3403,430
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$74,9403,310
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$54,7303,240
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$34,0303,200
Construction Laborers$33,6803,120
Stockers and Order Fillers$28,3603,120
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$79,9502,910
Protective Service Occupations$39,5002,790
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$51,3302,530
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$29,7002,530
Helpers--Production Workers$27,2902,460
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$54,6502,420
Computer User Support Specialists$55,0402,260
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$38,1502,160
Waiters and Waitresses$27,0902,150
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,4801,980
Nursing Assistants$28,5901,980
Carpenters$43,7201,930
Receptionists and Information Clerks$27,4101,920
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other$68,8201,910
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$67,9001,800
Accountants and Auditors$66,5901,720

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Provo, Utah Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$48,970254,060
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$35,53035,880
Sales and Related Occupations$41,84025,180
Construction and Extraction Occupations$45,22019,860
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$59,10019,020
Management Occupations$101,24018,390
Production Occupations$35,21016,750
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$32,24013,250
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$63,05013,000
Computer and Mathematical Occupations$85,11012,570
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$70,88010,290
Customer Service Representatives$32,50010,280
Healthcare Support Occupations$29,6409,670
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$48,0108,050
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$26,9407,950
Retail Salespersons$26,7107,870
General and Operations Managers$86,7607,580
Personal Care and Service Occupations$26,9206,500
Office Clerks, General$34,1905,090
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$98,5405,090
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$45,1404,940
Community and Social Service Occupations$47,4904,430
Electricians$47,6404,340
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26,4703,660
Registered Nurses$66,3403,430
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$74,9403,310
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$54,7303,240
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$34,0303,200
Construction Laborers$33,6803,120
Stockers and Order Fillers$28,3603,120
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$79,9502,910
Protective Service Occupations$39,5002,790
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$51,3302,530
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$29,7002,530
Helpers--Production Workers$27,2902,460
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$54,6502,420
Computer User Support Specialists$55,0402,260
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$38,1502,160
Waiters and Waitresses$27,0902,150
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,4801,980
Nursing Assistants$28,5901,980
Carpenters$43,7201,930
Receptionists and Information Clerks$27,4101,920
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other$68,8201,910
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$67,9001,800
Accountants and Auditors$66,5901,720
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$31,5501,700
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$31,8401,670
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$60,3701,630
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$31,8201,600

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