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Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary in Utah

In Utah, helpers, construction trades, all others earn $36,490 at the median — $17.54 an hour. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $52K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Utah. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$36K
Median annual
$17.54/hr
Hourly rate
$23K
Entry level (10th %)
$52K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $36K get you in Utah?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,472/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,350/mo
Rent as % of take-home54.6% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$37,031/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,122/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Utah

Bar chart showing Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary percentiles in Utah: 10th percentile $22,890, 25th percentile $32,060, median $36,490, 75th percentile $49,990, 90th percentile $52,460. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$23K25th$32KMedian$36K75th$50K90th$52K
Bar chart showing Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary percentiles in Utah: 10th percentile $22,890, 25th percentile $32,060, median $36,490, 75th percentile $49,990, 90th percentile $52,460. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level helpers, construction trades, all others (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $52K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.

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Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary by metro in Utah

3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Provo-Orem-Lehi$43K+19%50
St. George$42K+16%30
Salt Lake City-Murray$33K-11%80

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Frequently asked questions

How much do helpers, construction trades, all others make in Utah?

The median is $36,490 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $22,890, and experienced helpers, construction trades, all others can clear $52,460. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $36K enough to live in Utah?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,472/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,350/month, which eats 54.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a helpers, construction trades, all other salary go in Utah?

Utah has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median helpers, construction trades, all other salary is worth about $37,031 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do helpers, construction trades, all others get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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