Helpers--Carpenters Salary in Utah

Helpers--carpenters in Utah earn the most in Salt Lake City (average $39,870 a year) and the least in Ogden ($29,990), across the 3 Utah metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--carpenters average at $34,740 and the median at $35,820 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,050.

Helpers--Carpenters average salary by city in Utah

Salt Lake City$39,870
Provo$36,180
Ogden$29,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Salt Lake City	$39,870	$38,260	$36,780	$32,530	101
Provo	$36,180	$36,610	$31,980	$29,777	98
Ogden	$29,990	$26,730	$26,730	$25,159	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Carpenters salary in other states

Helpers--Carpenters salary by city and state

More about pay in Utah

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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