SOC 47-3019 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other — Utah
Utah · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay in Utah is $28,120 a year, 34.1% under the national median of $42,670 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Utah is $28,120 a year, 34.1% under the national median of $42,670 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $28,080 and $44,550. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,490 and the ninetieth at $53,720.
The area has 180 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 40 states with published data for this occupation, Utah ranks 40th by median wage. Salt Lake City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $51,820. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 688th of 695 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,490 | −35.6% |
| 25th | $28,080 | −34.2% |
| Median (50th) | $28,120 | −34.1% |
| 75th | $44,550 | +4.4% |
| 90th | $53,720 | +25.9% |
| Mean | $35,570 | −16.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | $51,820 | — | |
| 2 | Ogden | $28,080 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $28,120 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$28,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$28,433US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,120 a year, 34.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,490 to $53,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 40th of 40 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salt Lake City, at $51,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other in Utah?
The median annual wage is $28,120, or $13.52 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $42,670, so pay in Utah is 34.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Utah earns more than $53,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,490 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salt Lake City, at $51,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Utah. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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