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Carpenter cost in Salt Lake City, UT

A typical Carpenter figure in Salt Lake City is about $87 per hour, close to the national figure of $85.

Typical cost

Typical in Salt Lake City

$87

per hour

Fair price range: $46 to $152

On the low end
$46
On the high end
$152

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Salt Lake City. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Project complexity
  2. Custom millwork
  3. Material grade
  4. On-site vs shop work
  5. Finish quality

Ways to pay less

  1. Have plans ready
  2. Buy materials yourself
  3. Combine small jobs
  4. Ask for a day rate
  5. Reuse existing trim

Carpenter in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Salt Lake City, UT$87
$46 to $152
National typical$85
$45 to $150
Provo, UT$78
$42 to $138
West Valley City, UT$82
$44 to $145
Ogden, UT$73
$39 to $129
Atlanta, GA$80
$43 to $141
Aurora, CO$90
$48 to $158

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Questions people ask

Carpenter in Salt Lake City: what does it cost?

In Salt Lake City, UT, Carpenter typically costs about $87 per hour, with most prices between $46 and $152.

Why is Salt Lake City higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Carpenter earn in Salt Lake City, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Salt Lake City close to the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.