How much does a Welder make in Utah?

The average Welder 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 Welder 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 Welder salary?

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

How do Utah taxes affect Welder 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 Welders?

2% growth through 2032 (slower than average) overall; pipeline + Permian rig + underwater + aerospace TIG specialty growing faster. Related roles include: Pipe Welder, Structural Welder, Rig Welder, Underwater Welder, Aerospace TIG Welder, Welding Inspector, Welding Supervisor.

How can a Welder 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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Welder Salary in Utah (2026)

The average Welder 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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Welder Salary Ranges in Utah

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$40,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$60,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Not all Welders earn the same — not even close

Utah's welder market is anchored by ATK Bacchus Magna (Northrop Grumman propulsion + the substantial ATK Aerospace post-2018 Northrop Grumman acquisition + the substantial ATK Trident D5 SLBM solid rocket motor + ICBM Sentinel solid rocket motor + the substantial ATK Bacchus + Magna + Promontory production + the substantial ATK cleared welder + cleared facility + the substantial ATK propellant + composite case + nozzle welder), Hill AFB Ogden (~25K Hill AFB personnel + the substantial 388th Fighter Wing F-35A + the substantial Ogden Air Logistics Complex OO-ALC F-35 depot maintenance welder + the substantial Hill AFB ICBM Sentinel ground systems welder + the substantial Hill AFB cleared welder + cleared facility), Boeing Salt Lake (the substantial Boeing 787 composites + the substantial Boeing Salt Lake aerospace welder + the substantial Boeing AS9100 aerospace), Stadler Salt Lake (the substantial Stadler train manufacturing + the substantial Stadler EMU FLIRT + KISS + the substantial Stadler stainless + sanitary welder), Kennecott Bingham Canyon copper mine (Rio Tinto + the substantial Kennecott Bingham Canyon largest US copper mine + the substantial Kennecott heavy equipment welder + the substantial Kennecott smelter + refinery welder), Tesoro + Chevron + ENI refineries Salt Lake (the substantial Salt Lake refining cluster + the substantial Salt Lake pipeline + boiler welder), plus substantial UT pipeline + structural + the substantial UDOT bridge + the substantial UT industrial welder + Hill AFB + ATK cleared welder.

Senior Solid Rocket Motor Welder (ATK Bacchus)

$78,000–$128,000+ OT

ATK Bacchus Magna Northrop Grumman · Trident D5 + Sentinel ICBM cleared welder + composite case + nozzle

Senior Aerospace Welder (Hill AFB / OO-ALC F-35)

$72,000–$118,000+ OT

Hill AFB Ogden Air Logistics Complex · F-35A depot maintenance + ICBM Sentinel ground systems · cleared

Senior Aerospace Welder (Boeing Salt Lake)

$68,000–$110,000+ OT

Boeing Salt Lake · 787 composites + aerospace welder + AS9100 + NAS 410

Senior Rail Manufacturing Welder (Stadler)

$65,000–$98,000+ OT

Stadler Salt Lake · EMU FLIRT + KISS train manufacturing + stainless + sanitary welder + the substantial UTA TRAX

Senior Boilermaker (Local 4 Regional)

$72,000–$128,000+ OT

Boilermakers Local 4 regional + power + industrial boiler + Salt Lake refining cluster · prevailing wage

Mining + Heavy Equipment Welder (Kennecott)

$62,000–$98,000+ OT

Kennecott Bingham Canyon Rio Tinto · largest US copper mine + smelter + refinery welder + heavy equipment

Pipeline Welder (X-Ray Certified)

$65,000–$125,000+ OT

Pipeline welder · x-ray + 6G + API 1104 + UT pipeline + the substantial Salt Lake refining cluster

Senior Structural Welder (AISC / Bridge)

$55,000–$85,000+ OT

AISC structural welder · UDOT bridge + the substantial UT infrastructure + the substantial I-15 + I-80

Mid-Career Welder (3-6 yrs)

$42,000–$60,000+ OT

Mid-career welder transitioning to AWS + 6G + API certified · UT industrial shops

Entry Welder / Apprentice

$30,000–$45,000+ OT

Entry welder apprentice · SLCC + Weber State + Davis Tech + Bridgerland + Boilermakers Local 4 apprenticeship pipeline

Worth knowing: Utah's ATK Bacchus Magna solid rocket motor cleared welder + Hill AFB F-35 maintenance + Boeing Salt Lake 787 composites + Kennecott Bingham Canyon mining welder concentration is the country's substantial distinctive Mountain West aerospace + defense + mining welder cluster most national welder-career surveys understate. ATK Bacchus Magna (Northrop Grumman propulsion post-2018 ATK Aerospace acquisition + the substantial ATK Bacchus Magna + Promontory production + the substantial ATK Trident D5 SLBM solid rocket motor + the substantial post-2024 ATK ICBM Sentinel solid rocket motor + the substantial ATK Northrop Grumman Space Launch System SLS booster + the substantial ATK cleared welder + cleared facility + the substantial ATK propellant + composite case + nozzle welder + the substantial ATK ~6K UT employees) supports specialized solid rocket motor welder work — ATK Bacchus senior solid rocket motor welders clear $78-128K + OT with cleared facility access + the substantial ATK collective bargaining where applicable. Hill AFB Ogden Air Logistics Complex OO-ALC (~25K Hill AFB personnel + the substantial 388th Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II + the substantial 419th Fighter Wing reserve F-35A + the substantial OO-ALC F-35 depot maintenance + the substantial Hill AFB post-2024 ICBM Sentinel ground systems sustainment + the substantial Hill AFB F-35 maintenance welder + cleared facility) supports specialized aerospace cleared welder work — Hill AFB senior aerospace welders clear $72-118K with AWS D17.1 aerospace + cleared facility + AS9100. Boeing Salt Lake (the substantial Boeing 787 Dreamliner composite vertical stabilizer + horizontal stabilizer + the substantial Boeing Salt Lake aerospace welder + the substantial Boeing AS9100 + NAS 410 aerospace certification) supports specialized aerospace welder work. Stadler Salt Lake (the substantial Stadler train manufacturing + Stadler FLIRT EMU + Stadler KISS double-deck + the substantial Stadler stainless + sanitary welder + the substantial Stadler post-2018 Salt Lake $50M expansion + the substantial UTA TRAX FrontRunner customer) supports specialized rail manufacturing welder work. Kennecott Bingham Canyon Rio Tinto (the substantial Kennecott Bingham Canyon largest US copper mine + the substantial Kennecott copper smelter + refinery + the substantial Kennecott molybdenum + silver + gold + the substantial Kennecott heavy equipment welder + the substantial Kennecott post-1906 mining heritage) supports specialized mining + smelter welder work. Boilermakers Local 4 regional + United Association Plumbers Pipefitters Local 140 Salt Lake + IBEW Local 354 Salt Lake + Ironworkers Local 27 Salt Lake + Sheet Metal Workers Local 312 Salt Lake + the substantial UT building trades operate substantial collective bargaining at UT industrial + aerospace + mining prevailing wage rates — though UT IS a Right-to-Work state (signed 1955) limiting union security clauses, the substantial UT building trades retain prevailing-wage public works contracts. AWS Certified Welder + 6G + API 1104 + ASME Section IX + AWS D1.1 + AWS D17.1 aerospace + NAS 410 aerospace + AS9100 + cleared facility cert drive 30-60% wage premium. SLCC + Weber State + Davis Tech + Bridgerland Tech + Mountainland Tech + Boilermakers Local 4 apprenticeship pipeline. UT 4.55% flat + UT 6.1% sales tax + UT NO estate tax + UT IS a Right-to-Work state anchor the UT welder proposition.