Quick answer:Registered Nurses in the Logan area earn a median $86,120 per year, below the national median of $97,550, and the metro employs about 830 of them (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Nursing Pay in Logan, UT
Metric
Logan metro
Utah
National
Median annual wage
$86,120
$84,600
$97,550
10th percentile
$63,650
$68,920
$68,940
25th percentile
$73,790
$80,050
$80,330
75th percentile
$107,960
$105,130
$112,350
90th percentile
$107,960
$109,050
$137,470
Employment
830
27,420
3,379,720
Location quotient
0.57
-
1.00
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Metro figures cover the Logan, UT-ID metropolitan statistical area.
What the Numbers Say About This Market
The Logan median of $86,120 is below the national median of $97,550, and above the Utah statewide median of $84,600 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The metro’s location quotient of 0.57 means registered nurses are less concentrated here than in the average U.S. labor market (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Higher concentration generally means more employers competing for the same people, and an easier job change later.
Nursing is the one degree on this site where the training itself is geographically anchored: clinical rotations are completed in local hospitals and clinics, so program availability tracks the local health system.
Licensing is a state matter, not a city one. Every state licenses registered nurses through its own board of nursing. The national constants are the degree (an ADN or BSN from a program accredited by CCNE or ACEN) and the NCLEX-RN examination administered through NCSBN. Many states also participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact, which can allow practice across member states on one multistate license.
See the Utah licensing and pay overview for the statewide picture, and confirm current requirements with your state board of nursing.
Schools Near You
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Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%
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#1
University of Utah
📍
Salt Lake City, UT
•67.5 miles away•BOC Score
77.6
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The median annual wage for registered nurses in the Logan, UT-ID metro area is $86,120, below the national median of $97,550 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
How many registered nurses work in the Logan area?
The Logan, UT-ID metro area employs about 830 registered nurses (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Do registered nurses in Logan need a license?
Licensing is handled at state level rather than by city. Every state licenses registered nurses through its own board of nursing. The national constants are the degree (an ADN or BSN from a program accredited by CCNE or ACEN) and the NCLEX-RN examination administered through NCSBN. Many states also participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact, which can allow practice across member states on one multistate license. Confirm current requirements with your state board of nursing.
Can I study nursing online from Logan?
The academic portion of these programs is widely available online for working adults, while labs, clinical hours or supervised field work are completed in person. Check that the program's accreditation satisfies your state board of nursing.
Is Logan a better market than the rest of Utah?
The Logan metro median is $86,120 against a statewide median of $84,600 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Compare that gap with the difference in living costs before treating it as a raise.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), national, state and metropolitan estimates
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2024-34
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook - education and licensing requirements
Wage and employment figures describe the occupation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not the graduates of any particular program, and individual outcomes may vary. Licensing rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible state board before enrolling.
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