Utah Bathroom Labor Cost Index: 87.7
Utah wages against the U.S. average
| Occupation (SOC) | Utah mean hourly | U.S. mean hourly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (47-2152) | $30.87 | $34.70 | -11.0% |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | $24.90 | $28.49 | -12.6% |
| Electricians (47-2111) | $31.39 | $34.37 | -8.7% |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | $26.62 | $31.55 | -15.6% |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | $22.93 | $26.64 | -13.9% |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | $25.35 | $30.58 | -17.1% |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | $23.27 | $25.02 | -7.0% |
How Utah compares
Utah ranks 34th of 51 jurisdictions on this index, 8.6 points below the median state (96.3). None of the 7 occupations measured here pays above its national mean. The closest states on the index are Wyoming (88.0) and Virginia (87.0).
How to use this index
The index is the unweighted average of Utah mean hourly wages divided by the national mean for the same occupations. A value of 87.7 means the trades that build bathrooms earn 12.3% below the national average here. Labor is roughly two thirds of a bathroom remodel bill, so a wage gap of this size moves the labor half of a quote, not the whole quote.
National project ranges, which apply to Utah as well, are in the bathroom remodel cost guide. The method, including which occupations are counted, is on the methodology page.
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FAQ
Is bathroom labor more expensive in Utah?
On 2025 BLS wage data, bathroom trades in Utah earn 12.3% less than the U.S. average across 7 occupations. The widest gap is drywall and ceiling tile installers at -17.1%, the narrowest is construction laborers at -7.0%.
What does a plumber earn in Utah?
The mean hourly wage for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Utah was $30.87 in May 2025, against $34.70 nationally, according to BLS.
Does the Utah index tell me what a contractor will charge?
No. It compares what trades earn, not what contractors bill. Utah sits 34th of 51 on wages, so the labor part of a quote starts lower than the national average, but overhead, insurance, materials, permits and profit are separate.
Other states
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