Construction Laborer Salary in Salt Lake City, UT
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The median construction laborer in the Salt Lake City area earns $47,460 a year ($22.82 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 2% above the Utah median ($46,550). Half of the 7,790 construction laborers there earn between $39,590 and $58,150.
| Annual pay | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,890 | $34,890 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $39,590 | $38,750 | $38,620 |
| Median | $47,460 | $46,550 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $58,150 | $55,250 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $65,380 | $63,310 | $78,090 |
| Average | $50,160 | $48,410 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 7,790 | 20,950 | 1,096,780 |
Salt Lake City, UT ranks 29th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for construction laborer pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($72,610).
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Check my payConstruction laborer pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $72,610
- San Jose, CA: $68,470
- St. Louis, MO: $64,500
- Boston, MA: $63,420
- Minneapolis, MN: $61,970
- New York, NY: $61,270
- Chicago, IL: $60,890
- Sacramento, CA: $60,560
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- Electrician: $62,620
- Carpenter: $59,870
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $61,750
- Plumber: $64,800
- Construction Supervisor: $78,730
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.