Over 5,200 Information Technology & Life Science companies operate in Utah providing nearly 66,000 high-paying jobs
Average technology salary is 58% higher than statewide average annual nonagricultural wage
Combined Information Technology and Life Science industries in Utah generate $3.6 billion in annual wages
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Technology Landscape: Most technology companies in Utah are located in Salt Lake County with 2,948 companies, followed by Utah County second with 967 companies.
Competitiveness: From 2004-2005, Utah ranked higher in technology industry growth (# of new business establishments) than Arizona, California, Colorado, Washington, and the U.S. Total. In technology employment growth, Utah ranked #1 compared to 5 western states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington) and the U.S. Total. Utah also ranks very high on a per capita comparison.
