Pay data / Plumbers / Salary / Utah
Plumber Salary
in Utah
Plumbers in Utah (UT) earn a median of $60,300 a year, about $29 an hour. That runs roughly 2% below the national median for plumbers, with most earning between $38,200 and $99,200.
Bottom 10%
$38,200
UT Median
$60,300
Top 10%
$99,200
Plumber pay by experience in Utah
- Apprentice$36,200$17/hr
Working toward a journeyman license over 4-5 years.
- Journeyman$60,300$29/hr
Licensed to work independently.
- Master$81,400$39/hr
Permits, inspections, and running the crew.
Plumber pay in Utah metros
- Salt Lake City$58,400$28/hr
- West Valley City$58,900$28/hr
- Provo$60,500$29/hr
Licensing in Utah
Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work.
Frequently asked
- How much do plumbers make in Utah?
- Plumbers in Utah earn a median of $60,300 per year, about $29 per hour. That is roughly 2% below the national median. Most earn between $38,200 and $99,200.
- What is the highest-paying place for plumbers in Utah?
- Among Utah's major metros, Provo tends to pay plumbers the most, near $60,500 a year.
- Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Utah?
- Yes. Plumbers are state-licensed, moving Apprentice, Journeyman, then Master. A licensed plumber is required to permit and inspect most work. Licensing in Utah is handled at the state level, and a licensed person is required to permit and sign off on most work.
Plumber pay in other states
Figures are estimates for 2026, anchored to national wage data and localized for Utah by cost of living and market conditions. Actual pay varies by employer, certification, and project.