Carpenter Salary in Utah

$25/hr

Explore Utah carpenter pay by experience level, relevant credentials, higher-paying industries, and practical factors that affect earning potential.

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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.

Apprentice · 0–2 yrs
$17.58–$22.04/hr
▲ 3.1% from last year
Journeyman · 4–8 yrs
$22.04–$30.20/hr
▲ 4.2% from last year
Master · 8+ yrs
$30.20–$36.14/hr
▲ 3.6% from last year

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$28.00 is above roughly 46% of this market. The top quarter starts at $36.00, and the median sits at $29.00.

10th
$18
25th
$23
Median
$29
75th
$36
90th
$45
YOU · $28.00
Your percentile
46th
Among this market
Your annual · 40 hrs
$58,240
Before overtime and per diem
Gap to median
−$2,080
Below the median

Calculate pay with extra credentials

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1Your level

2Certifications you hold

3Shift & work type

4Overtime & per diem

Weekly overtime hours8 hrs
Per diem (per day away)$0

An estimate, not an offer. Overtime is paid at time and a half past forty hours.

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Journeyman Carpenter
Utah · Day Shift
Base rate$26.12
+ Utah Lead-Based Paint Renovator$0.75
+ NCCER Core Credential$1.00
+ NCCER Advanced Carpentry: Frame & Finish$1.00
Effective hourly$28.87
Straight · 40 hrs$1,155
Overtime · 8 hrs @ 1.5×$346
Weekly gross$1,501
Annualised · 50 weeks
$75,062
8 OT hrs/week · Utah

Who pays the most in Utah

Commercial, infrastructure, specialty, and manufacturing work offer different earning opportunities.

01 / 06$30.66/hr

Nonresidential Building Construction

Carpenters work on commercial, institutional, and other nonresidential projects involving structural and interior construction.

+ Larger commercial projects
+ Specialized construction experience
– Strict project deadlines
– Demanding site requirements
02 / 06$30.09/hr

Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction

Carpenters support infrastructure work involving bridges, concrete forms, transportation projects, and other large construction operations.

+ Specialized formwork skills
+ Infrastructure project experience
– Outdoor working conditions
– Travel may be required
03 / 06$29.27/hr

Building Finishing Contractors

Finish carpenters handle detailed installation work involving trim, doors, fixtures, and other final construction components.

+ Precision-based work
+ Specialized finish skills
– High attention to detail
– Repetitive installation tasks
04 / 06$29.13/hr

Residential Building Construction

Residential carpenters work across new-home construction, framing, installation, repairs, and related building activities.

+ Broad carpentry experience
+ Variety of residential projects
– Weather exposure
– Project schedules can fluctuate
05 / 06$28.83/hr

Specialty Trade Contractors

Specialty contractors employ carpenters for focused construction activities that require specific installation and trade skills.

+ Specialized project opportunities
+ Diverse construction experience
– Narrower job scope
– Variable project schedules
06 / 06$26.26/hr

Furniture & Related Product Manufacturing

Carpenters in this industry work on detailed wood products, cabinetry, fixtures, and fabrication processes.

+ Controlled indoor environment
+ Precision fabrication experience
– Production-focused work
– Less traditional jobsite experience

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.

  1. 01Hawaii$41/hr
  2. 02Illinois$37.98/hr
  3. 03California$36.50/hr
  4. 04Massachusetts$36.16/hr
  5. 05Alaska$35.51/hr
  6. 06New York$34.77/hr
  7. 07Minnesota$31.22/hr
  8. 08Connecticut$30.80/hr
  9. 09New Jersey$30.77/hr
  10. 10Maryland$30.27/hr

What each certification is worth

Sorted by payback speed.

CertificationRate bumpExtra / yearCostPayback
NCCER Carpentry Level 2+$1$2,080$1905 weeks
Scaffold User/Competent Person (OSHA-aligned)+$1$2,080$2105 weeks
NCCER Carpentry Level 1+$0.75$1,560$1906 weeks
Fall Protection Competent Person (OSHA-aligned)+$0.75$1,560$1656 weeks
First Aid/CPR (OSHA-aligned)+$0.25$520$707 weeks
OSHA 10-Hour Construction+$0.25$520$859 weeks
OSHA 30-Hour Construction+$0.50$1,040$1709 weeks

What overtime actually adds

Past forty hours the rate is time and a half. Built from the rate above. At $25.17/hr.

40 hr week
$1,007
No OT
50 hr week
$1,384
+$18,878/yr
60 hr week
$1,762
+$37,755/yr
70 hr week
$2,139
+$56,633/yr

Questions workers ask

Does Utah require a license for carpenters?▾
Utah regulates contractors through specific classifications, including a Carpentry & Flooring Contractor classification, but this is a contractor license rather than a general employee carpenter license.
What contractor classification covers carpentry in Utah?▾
Utah's contractor classification system identifies S220 Carpentry & Flooring Contractor as the classification covering carpentry and flooring contracting work.
Does Utah require lead renovator certification?▾
Yes. Utah's Lead-Based Paint Program oversees certification of individuals and firms performing regulated lead-based paint renovation, repair, and painting activities.
How much does Utah's lead renovator certification cost?▾
Utah lists the current individual Renovator RRP certification fee at $150, with certification available for up to five years; required training is a separate cost.
Where are carpenter wages highest in Utah?▾
The 2025 BLS-based data shows the highest statewide metro median among the listed Utah areas in Salt Lake City-Murray at $28.78 per hour, followed by Provo-Orem-Lehi at $25.59.

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Last updated October 1, 2026. Rates are market estimates, not guarantees.