Engineering Professor salary in Salt Lake, UT
Based on 14 certified H-1B filings in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Salt Lake City.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Assistant Professor of Engineering
Median salary$110,800
Middle 50%$103.4k–$128.2k
vs. national median+11%comparison median $100,000
Filings14FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $98,600 |
| 25th | $103,383 |
| 50th (median) | $110,800 |
| 75th | $128,206 |
| 90th | $160,846 |
Cost of living
Salt Lake's median Engineering Professor salary of $110,800 is worth about $109,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Salt Lake = 100.9).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | $110,800 | 14 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $110,200 | 13 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $41,580 | $110,200 | 13 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.