How much does a Plumber make in Utah?

The average Plumber salary in Utah is around $72,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Utah state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $56,939 annually ($4,745/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Plumber in Utah?

On a $72,000 salary in Utah, your take-home pay is approximately $56,939/year or $4,745/month. Federal tax: $7,010. State tax: $2,543. FICA: $0.00.

Is $72,000 a good Plumber salary?

$72,000 is a competitive salary for a Plumber — above the national median. In Utah, demand for this role is active.

How do Utah taxes affect Plumber salaries?

Utah levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $72,000 is $2,543. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 20.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Plumbers?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average). Related roles include: Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Pipefitter, Plumbing Contractor, Apprentice Plumber.

How can a Plumber in Utah reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Plumber Salary in Utah (2026)

The average Plumber in Utah earns around $72,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $56,939/year ($4,745/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$56,939
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,745
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,190
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$27/hr
Federal Tax	$7,010
State Tax	$2,543
FICA Taxes	$5,508
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	20.92%

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Plumber Salary Ranges in Utah

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$72,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$115,000

/year

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Not all Plumbers earn the same — not even close

Utah's plumbing market is anchored by Plumbers + Pipefitters Local 140 Salt Lake City (UA-affiliated + the substantial Local 140 commercial + industrial plumbing + the substantial Local 140 Wasatch Front commercial), Hill Air Force Base Ogden facilities + civilian contractor plumbing, Utah Department of Transportation + the substantial UDOT infrastructure, Intermountain Health facilities maintenance + U of U Health facilities (~26K U of U Health employees), the substantial post-2024 SLC 2034 Winter Olympics venue + Park City Mountain Resort + Snowbird + Alta + Deer Valley + Sundance + Powder Mountain ski resort facilities, the substantial UT residential construction (UT consistently top-5 US states for new housing permits + the substantial UT highest US birth rate driving family-home construction + Wasatch Front + Park City UHNW second-home market), plus the substantial Tooele Army Depot + Dugway Proving Ground facility plumbing.

Senior Journeyman Plumber (Local 140 SLC)

$78,000–$112,000+ OT

UA Local 140 journeyman plumber · commercial + industrial + OBBBA OT applies

Senior Master Plumber / Foreman

$88,000–$132,000+ OT

Master plumber + foreman at UT commercial firms · UA Local 140 leadership + OT

Senior Plumber (Hill AFB Civilian)

$78,000–$118,000+ benefits

Hill AFB federal civilian plumber · GS-WG-10/11 + cleared premium

Senior Plumber (Intermountain / U of U Health)

$72,000–$105,000+ OT

Intermountain + U of U Health facilities · the substantial UT healthcare facility plumbing

Senior Plumber (Park City / Resort)

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

Park City + Snowbird + Alta + Deer Valley resort facilities · the substantial UHNW second-home

Senior Plumber (Residential Owner / Independent)

$82,000–$165,000+ profit

Independent residential plumber · the substantial UT housing growth + service

Senior Pipefitter (Industrial)

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

UA Local 140 pipefitter · process piping + industrial + the substantial UT manufacturing

Senior Service Plumber

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

Service + emergency residential plumber · the substantial UT homeowner service

Mid-Career Plumber (3-7 yrs)

$58,000–$82,000+ OT

Journeyman 3-7 yrs at UT firms · transitioning to senior band

Apprentice Plumber (Year 1-4)

$38,000–$58,000+ OT

Local 140 apprentice + UT non-union apprentice · UA training fund · entry band

Worth knowing: Utah residential construction + the substantial UT highest US birth rate driving family-home demand is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state housing construction anchor and a feature most national plumbing surveys understate for UT. UT residential construction (UT consistently top-5 US states for new housing permits + the substantial UT highest US fertility rate ~1.92 + LDS family demographic driving family-home demand + the substantial Wasatch Front Salt Lake + Davis + Utah County housing growth + the substantial Washington County St George growth as one of the country's fastest-growing US metros + the substantial Park City + Heber + Snyderville Basin UHNW second-home market + the substantial post-2024 SLC 2034 Winter Olympics venue + facility construction ramp) supports substantial UT residential plumbing. Plumbers + Pipefitters Local 140 SLC (the substantial UA-affiliated Local 140 commercial + industrial plumbing + the substantial Local 140 Wasatch Front commercial construction + the substantial Local 140 apprenticeship + the substantial Local 140 healthcare + institutional plumbing) supports substantial UT commercial + industrial plumbing. Hill AFB federal civilian plumber + Intermountain + U of U Health facilities + the substantial Park City + Snowbird + Alta resort facility plumbing rounds out UT plumbing. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028 for the premium portion of OT. UT flat 4.55% + UT RTW since 1955 + UT property tax ~0.55% + no state estate tax anchor the UT plumbing proposition.