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Carpentry costs in Ogden, UT
Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09 · estimates only
How this market compares
Ogden, UT has its own Carpentry labor market; here is what the BLS numbers say before you chase bids. Mean hourly pay here sits about 19% below the national OEWS mean.
Among 526 OEWS areas with published Carpentry wages, Ogden ranks #339 nationally on mean hourly pay ($25.55). Inside UT, that is rank 5 of 7 published areas. Percentile spread: $16.28–$36.27. Median sits at $23.21.
Local employment for this SOC is roughly 2,150 workers (OEWS May 2025). Nationwide that occupation is about 670,090. Sample jobs: Hardwood Flooring Installation mid estimate $3,381 here vs $3,906 U.S. (13% below); Window Replacement (vinyl double-hung) mid estimate $483 here vs $533 U.S. (9% below); Entry Door Replacement mid estimate $879 here vs $976 U.S. (10% below).
Same-state comparison: Provo-Orem-Lehi ($26.07, 0.52 higher); St. George ($24.98, 0.57 lower); Logan ($24.96, 0.59 lower).
Local tip: Local code, permit fees, and how busy crews are this month move numbers as much as wage rates do.
Sample project ranges
| Project | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood Flooring Installation (default size) | $1,656 | $3,381 | $7,481 |
| Window Replacement (vinyl double-hung) | $279 | $483 | $988 |
| Entry Door Replacement | $422 | $879 | $2,073 |
| Wood Deck Build (default size) | $2,531 | $5,595 | $13,018 |
| Deck Board / Rail Repair | $156 | $433 | $1,205 |
| Baseboard Installation (default size) | $151 | $373 | $920 |
| Interior Door Installation | $127 | $299 | $703 |
What usually moves the number
- Scope surprises: duct repairs, panel upgrades, extra roof layers.
- How booked local crews are this season.
- Materials choices — we only nudge materials with a dampened regional factor. See methodology.
Rebates (verify; don’t trust a random Facebook ad)
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Getting quotes without the circus
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- Ask three licensed, insured pros for written scopes.
- Compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, thermostats, flashing — before crowning a winner.
Check our math
BLS OEWS May 2025 · local hourly means the calculator uses
| Carpenter (47-2031) | $25.55/hr mean |
Source: official BLS OEWS data for this area · area index: oessrcma.htm.
Contractor markup (2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5×) and the regional materials factor are ours — see methodology.
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