Welder Salary in Utah (2026)
$28.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,461/year ($3,872/month) for a single filer
Welder pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,440 Welder jobs in Utah (occupation code 51-4121, “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Welder salary of $58,380 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 $46,461 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $58,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,826 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,466 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,627 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,461 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,872 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Welder make in Utah?
- The median Welder salary in Utah is $58,380 per year ($28.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,580 and $66,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Welder in Utah?
- On the median salary of $58,380, a single filer in Utah takes home about $46,461 per year ($3,872 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Welder jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 4,440 Welder 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.