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Carpenter Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$52,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.17/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
15,220
public U.S. Median
$60,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$52,962 #47 of 51

Carpenter pay in Utah, explained

Carpenters in Utah earn a median of $52,360 per year ($25.17 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $60,580. Entry-level workers earn around $36,560, while the most experienced carpenters reach about $75,170. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $52,360 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $52,360 is worth about $52,962 in national buying power — ranking Utah #47 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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Carpenter pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,560
$17.58/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$52,360
$25.17/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$75,170
$36.14/hr

Carpenter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $52,360 $52,962 —
Colorado $62,830 $60,969 −$10,470
Nevada $62,380 $62,393 −$10,020
New Mexico $59,720 $64,764 −$7,360
Arizona $58,580 $58,186 −$6,220
Wyoming $56,850 $61,333 −$4,490
Idaho $52,000 $54,454 +$360

Carpenter in Utah: FAQ

How much do carpenters make in Utah?

Carpenters in Utah earn a median of $52,360 per year ($25.17 per hour), compared with $60,580 nationally.

Does Utah pay carpenters well?

At $52,360, Utah pays 14% below the national median for carpenters. An estimated 15,220 work in the state.

Carpenter salary in other states

Hawaii · $85,280 Illinois · $79,000 California · $75,920 Massachusetts · $75,200 Washington · $74,190 Alaska · $73,860 New York · $72,330 Minnesota · $64,930 Connecticut · $64,060 New Jersey · $64,010 Maryland · $62,960 Indiana · $62,870

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