Trade Schools in Utah
Two paths into the skilled trades in Utah. Compare both before you commit.
Path 1 · Trade School
110 programs
at 43 Utah schools · pay tuition, finish faster
Top-paying program
$86,152/yr
Construction Management · Weber State University
Avg grad earnings
$35,677/yr
first year after graduation
Path 2 · Apprenticeship
19 trades
436 registered sponsors · get paid to learn
Top-paying trade
$69,670/yr
Industrial Machinery Mechanic · median wage
Avg median wage
$57,788/yr
across all apprenticeable trades
Apprenticeship Trades in Utah
Earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship pathways available in Utah, sorted by median wage. Click any trade to see Utah-specific sponsors and live openings.
| Trade | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Power-Line Worker | $81,380 | 890 |
| Elevator & Escalator Mechanic | $78,680 | 230 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $69,670 | 3,920 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $62,970 | 2,930 |
| Plumber & Pipefitter | $61,680 | 6,770 |
| Electrician | $61,430 | 11,360 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $60,490 | 1,870 |
| Machinist | $60,450 | 3,680 |
| Bricklayer & Blockmason | $56,340 | 1,810 |
| HVAC Technician | $56,200 | 5,370 |
| Welder | $56,050 | 4,230 |
| Carpenter | $51,720 | 14,040 |
| Glazier | $50,640 | 740 |
| Ironworker | $49,990 | 280 |
| Roofer | $49,800 | 2,940 |
| Firefighter | $49,270 | 2,650 |
| Insulation Worker | $48,330 | 350 |
| Automotive Mechanic | $46,990 | 8,910 |
| Construction Painter | $45,900 | 3,350 |
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Trade School Programs in Utah
Most common skilled trade programs at Utah trade schools. Pick a trade to compare programs across Utah.
Vehicle Repair Technology
$44,354/yr avg grad
Welding & Metalworking
$40,730/yr avg grad
Electrical Installation
$57,750/yr avg grad
HVAC Technology
$37,139/yr avg grad
Electrical Repair Technology
$26,372/yr avg grad
Highest-paying trade program in Utah: Electrical Installation at Ogden-Weber Technical College — $57,750/yr first-year earnings. See full state rankings →
Browse by Category
Skilled Trades (11)
Healthcare (40)
Engineering & Technology (9)
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (1)
Personal Services (28)
Business & Office (7)
Agriculture & Natural Resources (1)
Arts & Design (1)
Other Programs (12)
Skilled Trades (11 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City |
72 | $51,047/yr |
| Electrical Installation | Ogden-Weber Technical College Ogden |
66 | $57,750/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Dixie Technical College Saint George |
63 | $50,289/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Bridgerland Technical College Logan |
58 | $38,707/yr |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Davis Technical College Kaysville |
57 | $37,371/yr |
| Welding & Metalworking | Davis Technical College Kaysville |
56 | $45,350/yr |
| Welding & Metalworking | Mountainland Technical College Lehi |
55 | $42,032/yr |
| Welding & Metalworking | Ogden-Weber Technical College Ogden |
54 | $39,699/yr |
| Welding & Metalworking | Southwest Technical College Cedar City |
51 | $35,838/yr |
| HVAC Technology | Fortis College-Salt Lake City Salt Lake City |
50 | $37,139/yr |
| Electrical Repair Technology | Mountainland Technical College Lehi |
43 | $26,372/yr |
Healthcare (40 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City |
83 | $64,223/yr |
| Nursing | Snow College Ephraim |
82 | $63,865/yr |
| Health Administration | Weber State University Ogden |
82 | $51,161/yr |
| Nursing | Weber State University Ogden |
77 | $61,785/yr |
| Nursing | Nightingale College Salt Lake City |
73 | $67,093/yr |
| Nursing | Utah State University Logan |
73 | $55,007/yr |
| Nursing | Fortis College-Salt Lake City Salt Lake City |
71 | $65,516/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City |
70 | $54,072/yr |
| Nursing | Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences Draper |
68 | $63,117/yr |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Weber State University Ogden |
64 | $51,220/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Utah Tech University Saint George |
64 | $47,230/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Weber State University Ogden |
63 | $47,396/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City |
63 | $34,862/yr |
| Health Administration | Mountainland Technical College Lehi |
63 | $32,624/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Utah Tech University Saint George |
62 | $39,812/yr |
| Health Sciences | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City |
60 | $40,593/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City |
58 | $39,676/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Davis Technical College Kaysville |
58 | $33,714/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Bridgerland Technical College Logan |
57 | $32,934/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Eagle Gate College-Layton Layton |
57 | $32,150/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Ogden-Weber Technical College Ogden |
57 | $32,114/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Dixie Technical College Saint George |
57 | $31,955/yr |
| Health Administration | Ogden-Weber Technical College Ogden |
57 | $25,791/yr |
| Allied Health Professions | Davis Technical College Kaysville |
56 | $43,011/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Provo College Provo |
56 | $41,008/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Mountainland Technical College Lehi |
55 | $30,437/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Fortis College-Salt Lake City Salt Lake City |
54 | $48,870/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Eagle Gate College-Murray Murray |
54 | $32,150/yr |
| Practical Nursing | Davis Technical College Kaysville |
54 | $26,369/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences Draper |
53 | $36,777/yr |
| Practical Nursing | Ogden-Weber Technical College Ogden |
53 | $24,690/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Weber State University Ogden |
52 | $38,199/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences Draper |
52 | $32,437/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Provo College Provo |
51 | $28,640/yr |
| Medical Assisting | Fortis College-Salt Lake City Salt Lake City |
49 | $25,883/yr |
| Health Sciences | Weber State University Ogden |
44 | $29,674/yr |
| Massage Therapy | Aveda Institute-Provo Provo |
42 | $25,581/yr |
| Dental Assisting | Fortis College-Salt Lake City Salt Lake City |
41 | $25,255/yr |
| Massage Therapy | Myotherapy Massage College Millcreek City |
40 | $23,642/yr |
| Massage Therapy | Healing Mountain Massage School Salt Lake City |
39 | $22,176/yr |
Engineering & Technology (9 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Sciences | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City |
86 | $57,428/yr |
| Computer Science | Weber State University Ogden |
83 | $79,044/yr |
| Information Sciences | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City |
83 | $55,961/yr |
| Information Sciences | Dixie Technical College Saint George |
66 | $41,631/yr |
| Electromechanical Technology | Utah Valley University Orem |
65 | $77,137/yr |
| Information Sciences | Bridgerland Technical College Logan |
59 | $30,139/yr |
| Quality Control & Safety Technology | Ogden-Weber Technical College Ogden |
58 | $55,875/yr |
| Drafting & Design Technology | Utah Valley University Orem |
57 | $55,893/yr |
| Software Development | Ogden-Weber Technical College Ogden |
56 | $30,535/yr |
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City |
78 | $44,042/yr |
Personal Services (28 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City |
68 | $31,788/yr |
| Culinary Arts | Utah Valley University Orem |
60 | $27,056/yr |
| Cosmetology | Top Nails & Hair Beauty School Taylorsville |
48 | $27,296/yr |
| Cosmetology | Medspa Academies South Jordan |
47 | $25,502/yr |
| Cosmetology | Acaydia School of Aesthetics Provo |
47 | $25,253/yr |
| Cosmetology | Skinworks School of Advanced Skincare Salt Lake City |
46 | $24,463/yr |
| Cosmetology | Cameo College of Essential Beauty Murray |
45 | $22,885/yr |
| Cosmetology | Mandalyn Academy American Fork |
44 | $21,711/yr |
| Cosmetology | Avalon Institute-Layton Layton |
44 | $21,496/yr |
| Cosmetology | Paul Mitchell the School-Logan Logan |
44 | $21,384/yr |
| Cosmetology | Bridgerland Technical College Logan |
44 | $21,281/yr |
| Cosmetology | Paul Mitchell the School-Salt Lake City Holladay |
44 | $21,219/yr |
| Cosmetology | Paul Mitchell the School-Provo Provo |
44 | $20,689/yr |
| Cosmetology | Collectiv Academy Sandy |
44 | $20,565/yr |
| Cosmetology | Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-West Jordan West Jordan |
44 | $20,460/yr |
| Cosmetology | Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Provo Provo |
44 | $20,460/yr |
| Cosmetology | Aveda Institute-Provo Provo |
43 | $19,530/yr |
| Cosmetology | Skin Science Institute Sandy |
43 | $18,777/yr |
| Cosmetology | Davis Technical College Kaysville |
43 | $18,745/yr |
| Cosmetology | Taylor Andrews Academy-St George St. George |
43 | $18,254/yr |
| Cosmetology | Mountainland Technical College Lehi |
43 | $18,218/yr |
| Cosmetology | The Barber School Midvale |
42 | $16,343/yr |
| Cosmetology | Ogden-Weber Technical College Ogden |
41 | $14,030/yr |
| Cosmetology | Renaissance Academie Provo |
41 | $11,932/yr |
| Cosmetology | Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City Cedar City |
41 | $11,052/yr |
| Cosmetology | American Beauty Academy Payson |
41 | $10,710/yr |
| Cosmetology | American Beauty Academy-West Valley Campus West Valley City |
41 | $10,710/yr |
| Cosmetology | Paul Mitchell the School-St. George Saint George |
41 | $9,354/yr |
Business & Office (7 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City |
81 | $43,359/yr |
| Sales & Marketing | Weber State University Ogden |
77 | $60,215/yr |
| Construction Management | Weber State University Ogden |
73 | $86,152/yr |
| Business Administration | Utah Valley University Orem |
73 | $37,285/yr |
| Business Economics | Weber State University Ogden |
62 | $58,072/yr |
| Business Operations Support | Ogden-Weber Technical College Ogden |
60 | $34,157/yr |
| Real Estate | Ogden-Weber Technical College Ogden |
44 | $28,434/yr |
Agriculture & Natural Resources (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technology | Bridgerland Technical College Logan |
39 | $21,361/yr |
Arts & Design (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City |
52 | $34,227/yr |
Other Programs (12 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Technology | Weber State University Ogden |
56 | $51,384/yr |
| Legal Support Services | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City |
54 | $39,729/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City |
54 | $35,804/yr |
| Psychology | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City |
54 | $32,619/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Weber State University Ogden |
49 | $34,165/yr |
| Audio & Video Technology | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City |
43 | $31,172/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Utah Valley University Orem |
43 | $28,089/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Utah Tech University Saint George |
40 | $26,493/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Utah State University Logan |
39 | $28,782/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Snow College Ephraim |
39 | $21,687/yr |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Southern Utah University Cedar City |
38 | $24,258/yr |
| Graphic Communications | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City |
31 | $23,932/yr |
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Sources & Methodology
Program data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (first-year graduate earnings from IRS tax data). Wage and growth projections: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024) and Employment Projections 2024–2034. Apprenticeship data: U.S. Department of Labor RAPIDS database and the ApprenticeshipUSA sponsor directory.
Programs on this page are grouped by field of study — Skilled Trades listed first, followed by health sciences, business, and other categories. Click any program for detailed earnings projections and AI-risk analysis by career path.
Data sources cited above. Last updated 2026.