Carpenter Apprenticeship in Utah

Wages, programs & career outlook

Carpenters frame buildings, install doors and windows, build cabinets, and finish out interiors — everything from stud walls to stair treads. The trade splits into rough (framing, structural) and finish (trim, cabinetry) specialties, often overlapping on a job.

UT Median Salary
$51,720/yr
-13% vs. national
National Median
$59,310/yr
UT Employment
14,040
Carpenters employed
UT Sponsors
1
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
4.5%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
74,100
Nationally, per yr

Carpenter Apprenticeship in Utah: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered carpenter apprenticeship in Utah combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 4.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Utah pay vs. national

Median carpenter wages in Utah are $51,720/year, -13% below the national median of $59,310. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Utah has 1 registered apprenticeship sponsor for carpenter listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4.5% job growth for carpenters nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 74,100 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Utah-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Utah Wage Spread

Annual wages for Carpenters in Utah across all experience levels.

10th pct
$38,200
Median
$51,720
90th pct
$74,180
Middle 50% of workers earn $45,450$61,720

Current Carpenter Apprenticeship Openings in Utah

No carpenter apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Utah. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Carpenter Apprenticeship Sponsors in Utah

1 carpenter-related registered sponsor identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Utah. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current carpenter apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
UTAH CARPENTERS & ALLIED TRADES JATC West Jordan Salt Lake County
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Carpenter Apprenticeship in Utah

With 1 trade-specific sponsor in our directory, Utah's Carpenter apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Carpenters make in Utah?
Carpenters in Utah earn a median salary of $51,720/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is below the national median of $59,310 for the trade.
What is the length of a Carpenter apprenticeship program?
Most Carpenter apprenticeships run 4 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
What's the difference between a Carpenter apprenticeship and trade school?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 4 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
How do I find a Carpenter apprenticeship in Utah?
Contact one of the 1 Carpenter-adjacent registered sponsor in Utah (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
How much do Carpenter apprentices earn?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Utah, a first-year Carpenter apprentice might earn around $25,860/yr (roughly half the $51,720 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Carpenters also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

Compare 15 Carpenters programs nationwide →
Too few Utah-based programs to compare locally — see the national list and filter.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.