Carpenter Salary in Utah (2026)
$25.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,895/year ($3,491/month) for a single filer
Carpenter pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,170 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 15,220 Carpenter jobs in Utah (occupation code 47-2031, “Carpenters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Carpenter salary of $52,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,895 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $52,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,103 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,006 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,356 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,895 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,491 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Carpenter make in Utah?
- The median Carpenter salary in Utah is $52,360 per year ($25.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,830 and $62,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Carpenter in Utah?
- On the median salary of $52,360, a single filer in Utah takes home about $41,895 per year ($3,491 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Carpenter jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 15,220 Carpenter jobs in Utah in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Utah state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Utah.