5 Jobs In Utah That Make The Most Money

Looking for a job is never fun and finding one you’re both qualified for and which pays well is a true challenge.  

You can have the best resume ever written but filling out applications will still suck the soul out of you. However, if you qualify for one of these jobs in Utah, the time it takes to get the job may be well worth it.  

ZipRecruiter has a list of the best paying jobs in Utah and some even pay up to $141,100 a year. Not too shabby for a job at all.  

#1 Drone Pilot 

Getting to fly around a drone for your job sounds pretty awesome honestly. There are several fields you can work in like government, military, film, agriculture and more. This job ranges anywhere from $91,000 to $141,100 a year.  

#2 Pilot 

If the skies are the limit, then being a pilot is also the money limit, well in Utah anyway. Whether it's for cargo, people or anything else that has to do with flying a big machine in the air, the money is pretty good. Salary ranges from $91,000 to $141,100 a year.  

#3 Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner 

Being in the medical field is both super respectable and challenging. However, certain positions make the big bucks, especially when it comes to the brain. A Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner in Utah could make anywhere from $98,300 to $136,600 a year. 

#4 Box Truck Owner Operator 

No, these aren’t semis. These are special box trucks that transport cargo and are leased or rented by the truck owner. They may also sometimes be doing the driving. In Utah, this position can make $45,500 to $136,600 a year. 

#5 State Government 

If being involved in the nitty gritty is something that appeals to you, well you can also make decent money. Civil servants may not always have the best time at work but hey, a good paycheck is important too. Utah government workers make $85,600 to $120,600 a year.