Carpenters Salary in Utah
Carpenters in Utah have a median of $52,360 a year, below the national $60,580 (−14%); the state ranks 36th of 51 states by median. Carpenters earn 4% more than the median across all occupations in Utah ($50,110). Among neighbouring states, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona and Wyoming pay more (up to $62,830 in Colorado) and Idaho pays less (down to $52,000 in Idaho). Utah employs 15,220 carpenters, 8.77 per 1,000 jobs, the 14th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 2.03 means the occupation is more concentrated in Utah than nationally.
Utah vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Utah | Hourly | $17.58 | $22.04 | $25.17 | $30.20 | $36.14 | $26.62 | 15,220 | 8.77 | 2.03 |
| Annual | $36,560 | $45,830 | $52,360 | $62,810 | $75,170 | $55,360 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $19.43 | $23.32 | $29.12 | $36.94 | $48.03 | $31.55 | 670,090 | – | – |
| Annual | $40,410 | $48,510 | $60,580 | $76,830 | $99,910 | $65,630 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 36th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 14th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 2.03
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.77
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Utah's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Utah
5 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Utah publish a row for carpenters, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $28.78 | $59,870 | $36,510 | $75,540 | 6,420 | 7.77 | 1.80 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $25.59 | $53,230 | $37,190 | $74,600 | 3,080 | 10.11 | 2.35 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $23.86 | $49,640 | $34,220 | $71,770 | 490 | 7.30 | 1.69 |
| Ogden, UT | $23.21 | $48,270 | $33,860 | $75,430 | 2,150 | 7.93 | 1.84 |
| St. George, UT | $22.63 | $47,060 | $36,680 | $73,270 | 1,110 | 12.27 | 2.85 |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $26.79 | $55,720 | $40,160 | $74,670 | 1,040 | 15.41 | 3.58 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $24.63 | $51,230 | $39,000 | $73,020 | 960 | 8.66 | 2.01 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Carpenters (every state ranked) and the Utah wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Utah estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.