Laborer Salary in Utah (2026)
$20.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,318/year ($2,860/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $54,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 29,670 Laborer jobs in Utah (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Laborer salary of $42,370 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 $34,318 — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
| Gross (median) | $42,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,904 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,241 |
| Utah state income tax | −$1,907 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,318 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,860 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laborer make in Utah?
- The median Laborer salary in Utah is $42,370 per year ($20.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,880 and $47,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in Utah?
- On the median salary of $42,370, a single filer in Utah takes home about $34,318 per year ($2,860 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 29,670 Laborer 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.