Drywall installer salary in Utah
Median $24.53 an hour for 2,610 drywall installers, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Drywall installer pay in Utah: the full range
Utah ranks 28th of 49 states for median drywall installer pay, and 36th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $24.80). 2,610 drywall installers work in the state. The top 10% earn 1.9× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $17.86 – $21.74 | $37,160 – $45,220 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $21.74 – $28.71 | $45,220 – $59,710 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $28.71 – $33.13 | $59,710 – $68,920 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Drywall installer pay by metro in Utah
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $18.62 | $26.66 | $26.42 | $35.00 | 990 | 9% above |
| Ogden | $18.12 | $26.08 | $26.00 | $31.13 | 360 | 6% above |
| St. George | $18.19 | $24.47 | $25.15 | $30.48 | 380 | about the same as |
| Provo | $17.79 | $23.92 | $24.36 | $28.74 | 590 | 2% below |
| Logan | $18.46 | $23.51 | $24.52 | $27.42 | 160 | 4% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Drywall installer wages in Utah over time
Table
| Year | Utah $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $12.97 | $25.06 | $15.34 | 1,530 |
| 2000 | $13.97 | $26.12 | $15.80 | 1,880 |
| 2001 | $14.52 | $26.40 | $15.87 | 2,000 |
| 2002 | $14.77 | $26.43 | $16.21 | 1,490 |
| 2003 | $15.03 | $26.30 | $16.19 | 1,860 |
| 2004 | $12.67 | $21.59 | $16.36 | 2,250 |
| 2005 | $13.77 | $22.70 | $16.70 | 2,790 |
| 2006 | $16.01 | $25.57 | $17.38 | 3,170 |
| 2007 | $16.50 | $25.62 | $17.56 | 4,230 |
| 2008 | $16.53 | $24.72 | $18.12 | 3,430 |
| 2009 | $17.02 | $25.54 | $17.88 | 2,520 |
| 2010 | $17.44 | $25.75 | $17.94 | 1,690 |
| 2011 | $17.79 | $25.46 | $17.78 | 1,240 |
| 2012 | $16.84 | $23.61 | $17.89 | 1,320 |
| 2013 | $16.86 | $23.30 | $17.89 | 1,830 |
| 2014 | $16.45 | $22.37 | $18.32 | 2,050 |
| 2015 | $17.57 | $23.87 | $18.85 | 1,990 |
| 2016 | $17.89 | $24.00 | $19.75 | 2,490 |
| 2017 | $18.08 | $23.75 | $20.60 | 2,940 |
| 2018 | $19.26 | $24.69 | $21.03 | 3,650 |
| 2019 | $20.93 | $26.36 | $21.97 | 3,470 |
| 2020 | $21.75 | $27.06 | $22.82 | 3,660 |
| 2021 | $22.01 | $26.15 | $23.09 | 2,340 |
| 2022 | $22.38 | $24.62 | $24.25 | 2,330 |
| 2023 | $23.90 | $25.25 | $26.78 | 2,400 |
| 2024 | $24.45 | $25.09 | $27.95 | 1,830 |
| 2025 | $24.53 | $24.53 | $28.33 | 2,610 |
In today's dollars, the median drywall installer wage in Utah changed by +2.8% over the last ten years of data and by -6.9% since 2019.
Are there more drywall installer jobs in Utah?
BLS counted 2,610 drywall installers in Utah in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 9%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for drywall installers in Utah
Utah's labor market agency projects the number of drywall installers in the state to change by +4.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 2,260 to 2,360, with about 170 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +2.5% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed and use a different base year, so they do not match the 2,610 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Utah labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for drywall installers in Utah
On federally funded construction in Utah, contractors must pay drywall installers at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 6 of the 27 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $34.78 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $21.44). 21 of the 27 counties still use a survey rate dated 2014 or earlier (for example Beaver County at $21.44). The market median for the state is $24.53.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Elder | Union PAIN0077-003 2025-07-01 | $26.00 | $8.78 | $34.78 | UT20260081 |
| Davis | Union PAIN0077-003 2025-07-01 | $26.00 | $8.78 | $34.78 | UT20260083 |
| Morgan | Union PAIN0077-003 2025-07-01 | $26.00 | $8.78 | $34.78 | UT20260089 |
| Salt Lake | Union PAIN0077-003 2025-07-01 | $26.00 | $8.78 | $34.78 | UT20260085 |
| Tooele | Union PAIN0077-003 2025-07-01 | $26.00 | $8.78 | $34.78 | UT20260086 |
| Weber | Union PAIN0077-003 2025-07-01 | $26.00 | $8.78 | $34.78 | UT20260089 |
| Juab | Survey SUUT2012-016 2014-07-29 | $19.23 | $4.85 | $24.08 | UT20260084 |
| Utah | Survey SUUT2012-019 2014-07-29 | $19.23 | $4.85 | $24.08 | UT20260087 |
| Carbon | Survey SUUT2012-002 2014-07-29 | $21.72 | $1.43 | $23.15 | UT20260070 |
| Daggett | Survey SUUT2012-011 2014-07-29 | $21.72 | $1.43 | $23.15 | UT20260079 |
| Duchesne | Survey SUUT2012-011 2014-07-29 | $21.72 | $1.43 | $23.15 | UT20260079 |
| Rich | Survey SUUT2012-011 2014-07-29 | $21.72 | $1.43 | $23.15 | UT20260079 |
| Sanpete | Survey SUUT2012-008 2014-07-29 | $21.72 | $1.43 | $23.15 | UT20260076 |
| Summit | Survey SUUT2012-011 2014-07-29 | $21.72 | $1.43 | $23.15 | UT20260079 |
| Uintah | Survey SUUT2012-009 2014-07-29 | $21.72 | $1.43 | $23.15 | UT20260077 |
| Wasatch | Survey SUUT2012-010 2014-07-29 | $21.72 | $1.43 | $23.15 | UT20260078 |
| Beaver | Survey SUUT2012-001 2014-07-29 | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | UT20260069 |
| Emery | Survey SUUT2012-012 2014-07-29 | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | UT20260080 |
| Garfield | Survey SUUT2012-003 2014-07-29 | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | UT20260071 |
| Grand | Survey SUUT2012-004 2014-07-29 | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | UT20260072 |
| Iron | Survey SUUT2012-005 2014-07-29 | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | UT20260073 |
| Kane | Survey SUUT2012-012 2014-07-29 | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | UT20260080 |
| Millard | Survey SUUT2012-012 2014-07-29 | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | UT20260080 |
| Piute | Survey SUUT2012-006 2014-07-29 | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | UT20260074 |
| San Juan | Survey SUUT2012-007 2014-07-29 | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | UT20260075 |
| Sevier | Survey SUUT2012-012 2014-07-29 | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | UT20260080 |
| Wayne | Survey SUUT2012-012 2014-07-29 | $20.64 | $0.80 | $21.44 | UT20260080 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Utah prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do drywall installers make in Utah?
The median drywall installer in Utah earned $24.53 an hour ($51,020 a year) in May 2025, 13% below the national median of $28.33. The middle half earn $21.74–$28.71; the top 10% earn more than $33.13.
Where does Utah rank for drywall installer pay?
Utah ranks 28th of 49 states for drywall installer pay, with a median of $24.53 an hour, and 36th after adjusting for Utah's cost of living (BEA price parity 98.9, US = 100).
What is the union drywall installer rate in Utah?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for drywall installers in 6 counties, with a typical package of $34.78 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many drywall installers work in Utah?
BLS counted 2,610 drywall installers in Utah in May 2025, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 2.81; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is drywall installer work growing in Utah?
Utah's labor market agency projects +4.7% growth for drywall installers between 2024 and 2034, from 2,260 to 2,360 jobs.
How many drywall installer openings a year are there in Utah?
Utah projects about 170 openings a year for drywall installers over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 6,600 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Utah and metro areas, SOC 47-2081. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Utah labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.