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Utah Women Earn 73 Cents to Men's Dollar: Urgent Call for Change

9/5/2025

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Women in Utah earn 73 cents for every dollar men make, below the national average of 83 cents.
Business consultant BriAnn Rachele expressed frustration over pay inequities with less experienced male colleagues.
The lifetime pay gap for Utah women totals $755,000, requiring 15 extra years to match men's earnings.
Contributing factors include job steering and cultural pressures.
Women-owned businesses in Salt Lake City grew 26% from 2022 to 2023, outpacing the national rate of 17%.
Dr. Susan Madsen calls for societal and legislative action to enhance equity for women and families.

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Women in Utah earn 73 cents for every dollar men make, below the national average of 83 cents.
Business consultant BriAnn Rachele expressed frustration over pay inequities with less experienced male colleagues.
The lifetime pay gap for Utah women totals $755,000, requiring 15 extra years to match men's earnings.
Contributing factors include job steering and cultural pressures.
Women-owned businesses in Salt Lake City grew 26% from 2022 to 2023, outpacing the national rate of 17%.
Dr. Susan Madsen calls for societal and legislative action to enhance equity for women and families.