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The 10 Lowest Paying Jobs in Utah for 2026
Reflecting on my high school days, I remember working at a local movie theater, thrilled to earn minimum wage while enjoying free popcorn and movies. Back then, making $5.86 an hour felt just fine, but today, it’s hard to imagine living on such a rate.
This nostalgia led me to explore which professions earn the least in Utah today.
Building on our analysis of the highest paying jobs in Utah, we utilized data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to uncover the lowest paying jobs in the state.
Our research reveals that Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food, rank as the lowest paid workers in Utah.
Here’s a snapshot of the 10 lowest paying jobs in Utah:
- Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
- Dishwashers
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants
- Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
For detailed insights into the compensation for these low-paying jobs, keep reading or explore more about Utah’s job market:
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- These Are The 100 Highest Paying Jobs In Salt Lake City
- These Are The 100 Highest Paying Jobs In Utah
How We Determined the Lowest Paid Jobs in Utah
We analyzed the BLS data set covering all job classifications in Utah to pinpoint those with the lowest earnings. This data is current as of May 2023 and will be updated annually as new information becomes available from the BLS.
For further reading, check out:
Detailed List of the Lowest Paying Jobs in Utah
| Rank | Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Combined Food Preparation And Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | $20,440 |
| 2 | Dishwashers | $21,140 |
| 3 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, And Ticket Takers | $21,370 |
| 4 | Baggage Porters And Bellhops | $21,460 |
| 5 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, And Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $21,500 |
| 6 | Hosts And Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, And Coffee Shop | $21,680 |
| 7 | Amusement And Recreation Attendants | $21,730 |
| 8 | Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, And Coffee Shop | $21,900 |
| 9 | Umpires, Referees, And Other Sports Officials | $21,980 |
| 10 | Dining Room And Cafeteria Attendants And Bartender Helpers | $22,410 |
Author
Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.
