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Carpenter Salary in Utah
Explore Utah carpenter pay by experience level, relevant credentials, higher-paying industries, and practical factors that affect earning potential.
What Utah Carpenters Earn
Carpenters in Utah construct, install, repair, and maintain building frameworks, structures, fixtures, cabinets, flooring, doors, and other components. Utah carpenters earn approximately $17.58–$36.14 per hour, with a $25.17 hourly median. That equals about $36,560–$75,170 annually, with a median annual wage of $52,360. Pay varies by experience, location, employer, specialty, and project type. Local differences are significant, with 2025 median wages ranging from $22.63/hr in St. George to $28.78/hr in the Salt Lake City-Murray metro area. The statewide figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest wage estimates.
Hourly rates by level in Utah
What each rung of the trade is paid, before overtime and per diem.
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You're right around the middle
$28.00 is above roughly 46% of this market. The top quarter starts at $36.00, and the median sits at $29.00.
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2Certifications you hold
3Shift & work type
4Overtime & per diem
An estimate, not an offer. Overtime is paid at time and a half past forty hours.
Who pays the most in Utah
Commercial, infrastructure, specialty, and manufacturing work offer different earning opportunities.
Nonresidential Building Construction
Carpenters work on commercial, institutional, and other nonresidential projects involving structural and interior construction.
Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction
Carpenters support infrastructure work involving bridges, concrete forms, transportation projects, and other large construction operations.
Building Finishing Contractors
Finish carpenters handle detailed installation work involving trim, doors, fixtures, and other final construction components.
Residential Building Construction
Residential carpenters work across new-home construction, framing, installation, repairs, and related building activities.
Specialty Trade Contractors
Specialty contractors employ carpenters for focused construction activities that require specific installation and trade skills.
Furniture & Related Product Manufacturing
Carpenters in this industry work on detailed wood products, cabinetry, fixtures, and fabrication processes.
Which states pay carpenters the most
Median hourly across every state with a published guide for this trade. Cost of living is not netted out — compare take-home, not just the rate.
What each certification is worth
Sorted by payback speed.
| Certification | Rate bump | Extra / year | Cost | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCCER Carpentry Level 2 | +$1 | $2,080 | $190 | 5 weeks |
| Scaffold User/Competent Person (OSHA-aligned) | +$1 | $2,080 | $210 | 5 weeks |
| NCCER Carpentry Level 1 | +$0.75 | $1,560 | $190 | 6 weeks |
| Fall Protection Competent Person (OSHA-aligned) | +$0.75 | $1,560 | $165 | 6 weeks |
| First Aid/CPR (OSHA-aligned) | +$0.25 | $520 | $70 | 7 weeks |
| OSHA 10-Hour Construction | +$0.25 | $520 | $85 | 9 weeks |
| OSHA 30-Hour Construction | +$0.50 | $1,040 | $170 | 9 weeks |
What overtime actually adds
Past forty hours the rate is time and a half. Built from the rate above. At $25.17/hr.
Questions workers ask
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Last updated October 1, 2026. Rates are market estimates, not guarantees.