Hotels, motels and lodging in Salt Lake County, UT: how many are there?

Salt Lake County, Utah had 175 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Salt Lake County ranks 42nd among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 28 in Utah.

175establishments with paid employees
42ndof 2,243 US counties
1stof 28 counties in Utah
~8,088jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Salt Lake County, UT, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees4727.6%
5 to 91911.2%
10 to 193319.4%
20 to 495029.4%
50 to 99158.8%
100 or more63.5%

Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.

Where Salt Lake County fits in Utah

Utah has 699 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees across 28 counties; Salt Lake County has 25% of them. Nationally, the total is 59,518.

Other counties in Utah

Other categories in Salt Lake County

Frequently asked questions

How many hotels, motels and other traveler lodging are there in Salt Lake County, UT?

175 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.

How does Salt Lake County compare with other counties?

Salt Lake County ranks 42nd among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 1st of 28 in Utah.

How big are hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Salt Lake County?

28% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 42% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.

Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7211). Methodology and limits.