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Electrician Salary in Utah: Pay by City
Electricians in Utah earned a median $29.81 an hour, or $62,000 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $23.25 to $38.13 an hour, and the top tenth earned $42.84 or more. That is 2% below the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $19.20
- 25th
- $23.25
- Median
- $29.81
- 75th
- $38.13
- 90th
- $42.84
- 10th
- $39,940
- 25th
- $48,360
- Median
- $62,000
- 75th
- $79,310
- 90th
- $89,110
Which Utah cities pay electricians the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray has the highest median of the 5 metro areas below, $30.11 an hour; St. George has the lowest, $27.17.[1]
- Salt Lake City-Murray$30.11 · 5,710
- Ogden$29.82 · 1,670
- Provo-Orem-Lehi$29.26 · 2,080
- Logan$27.92 · 350
- St. George$27.17 · 490
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Utah?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $89,110 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19.20 | $39,940 |
| 25th | $23.25 | $48,360 |
| Median | $29.81 | $62,000 |
| 75th | $38.13 | $79,310 |
| 90th | $42.84 | $89,110 |
| Mean | $31.39 | $65,290 |
How much do new electricians make in Utah?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Utah earned $19.20 an hour or less ($39,940 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.25 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Utah?
Projections Central expects Utah to go from 12,240 electrician jobs in 2024 to 14,860 in 2034, a change of 21.5%, with about 1,420 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 12,240 | 14,860 | 21.5% | 1,420 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Utah?
Electricians rank second of the five trades on this site by median pay in Utah. General contractors have the highest median, $37.15 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.15 | $77,280 | 14,270 |
| Electricians | $29.81 | $62,000 | 11,450 |
| Plumbers | $29.76 | $61,900 | 7,030 |
| HVAC Technicians | $28.24 | $58,730 | 5,580 |
| Roofers | $23.40 | $48,680 | 2,710 |
Where to train in Utah
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Utah, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)