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How much does an electrical make in Salt Lake City?

$47,930a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $23.04 an hour or $3,994 a month.

Hourly
$23.04
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
44 of 232
Jobs in the area
1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,940Median: $47,930Highest 10%: $65,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,940$18.24
25th$40,400$19.42
Median$47,930$23.04
75th$52,840$25.40
90th$65,510$31.50

Other cities in Utah

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Ogden, UT$48,910
Logan, UT$44,140
St. George, UT$41,250
Provo, UT$37,120
Electrical salary in Utah Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in Salt Lake City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$126,200
Petroleum Pump System Operator$109,400
Gas Plant Operator$102,400
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$75,480
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,330
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,510
Plant and System Operator$62,470
Machinist$61,640
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$60,510
Welder$60,190
Salaries for every job in Salt Lake City, UT

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Salt Lake City?

The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $23.04 ($47,930 a year).

Do electricals make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?

Yes: $47,930 against $45,850 nationally, 5% more.

How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?

The median in Utah is $46,940, so Salt Lake City pays 2% more.

Where does Salt Lake City rank for electrical pay?

44 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Salt Lake City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,510 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.