Drywall installer salary in Utah
Median $24.53 an hour for 2,610 drywall and ceiling tile installers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
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 and ceiling tile installers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $17.86 – $21.74 | $37,160 – $45,220 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $21.74 – $28.71 | $45,220 – $59,710 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $28.71 – $33.13 | $59,710 – $68,920 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Drywall installer pay by metro in Utah
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $18.62 | $26.66 | $35.00 | 990 | 9% above |
| Ogden | $18.12 | $26.08 | $31.13 | 360 | 6% above |
| St. George | $18.19 | $24.47 | $30.48 | 380 | about the same as |
| Provo | $17.79 | $23.92 | $28.74 | 590 | 2% below |
| Logan | $18.46 | $23.51 | $27.42 | 160 | 4% below |
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.
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 2026-09-28. 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 and ceiling tile installers in Utah in May 2025, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 2.81; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Utah and metro areas, SOC 47-2081.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.