BLS May 2025
Mechanic Salary in Utah
Utah ranks 43rd of 50 states on mechanic pay, in the lower tier. For automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 median is $46,570 a year, $4,050 below the national median of $50,620, and 9,350 wage and salary jobs sit behind it. Aircraft mechanics pull 51 percent ahead of automotive technicians, at $70,160.
By Trevor Rupe, Contributor at Savo Media Group
At a Glance
- 43rd of 50 states on median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), $46,570 against $50,620 nationally.
- $70,160 for aircraft mechanics, 51 percent ahead of automotive technicians.
- 11 ranked programs, led by Mountainland Technical College in Lehi, UT.
Mechanic Employment 19 Percent Above the National Rate in Utah
Technicians hold 5.4 of every 1,000 Utah jobs, 19 percent ahead of the national rate (location quotient 1.19). The state is 12th of 50 on concentration.
Aircraft mechanics are the most concentrated trade with a quotient of 1.35; diesel mechanics trail at 0.83.
Aircraft Mechanics Out-Earn Auto Mechanics by $23,590 in Utah
Aircraft mechanics sit at $70,160 on 2,080 jobs, a $23,590 premium over automotive technicians ($46,570). Auto mechanics rank last of the 5 trades.
| Trade | Utah median | U.S. median | Rank of 50 | Jobs | Best metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanic | $70,160 | $79,870 | 40th | 2,080 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, $73,210 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $64,350 | $61,770 | 16th | 2,690 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, $65,200 |
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | $63,580 | $65,510 | 35th | 2,230 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, $65,200 |
| Collision Repair Technician | $50,200 | $54,890 | 33rd | 1,590 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, $51,730 |
| Auto Mechanic | $46,570 | $50,620 | 43rd | 9,350 | St. George, UT, $47,430 |
Ahead of the national picture: diesel mechanics ($64,350, +$2,580).
Below their national medians: aircraft mechanics ($70,160, -$9,710) and collision repair technicians ($50,200, -$4,690).
Level with the nation: heavy equipment mechanics ($63,580, -$1,930).
In Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, aircraft mechanics reach $73,210, the best metro figure for the trade in Utah.
11 Ranked Mechanic Programs in Utah
Utah has 11 ranked programs at 9 schools: 7 automotive, 1 diesel and 3 aviation maintenance. The top scorer is Mountainland Technical College in Lehi, UT at 67.5 out of 100 in diesel.
Prices start at $5,495 for the 22-month program (Southwest Technical College, Cedar City, UT; scored as $2,997 annually) and reach $9,228 a year, in-state (Utah State University, Logan, UT) across 10 priced programs.
2 ranked programs are in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, where the median is $47,280.
- Mountainland Technical College Lehi, UT, diesel, score 67.5, #10 of 76
- Dixie Technical College Saint George, UT, automotive, score 61.6, #71 of 415
- Mountainland Technical College Lehi, UT, automotive, score 56.7, #126 of 415
- Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT, aviation maintenance, score 56.7, #53 of 148
- Southwest Technical College Cedar City, UT, automotive, score 56.2, #131 of 415
- Snow College Ephraim, UT, automotive, score 55.1, #143 of 415
- Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT, automotive, score 52.6, #188 of 415
- Ogden-Weber Technical College Ogden, UT, automotive, score 51.9, #202 of 415
- Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT, aviation maintenance, score 51.6, #79 of 148
- Utah Valley University Orem, UT, automotive, score 51.1, #213 of 415
- Utah State University Logan, UT, aviation maintenance, score 48.2, #97 of 148
Best Mechanic Schools in Utah (11 programs scored)
Pay Holds Close Across Metro Areas in Utah
5 metropolitan areas reach into Utah, and Salt Lake City-Murray, UT is the largest with 3,910 jobs, 42 percent of the state's 9,350 jobs. Its $47,280 median is $710 ahead of the statewide $46,570.
Pay is nearly uniform from place to place: $3,450 separates St. George, UT ($47,430) from Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT ($43,980) among areas with at least 500 jobs.
The 2 nonmetropolitan areas run from $45,380 to $49,020 on 1,090 jobs (12 percent of the state), with the $46,570 state median between them. High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area is the largest at 700 jobs.
1 of the 5 areas, led by Logan, UT-ID, extend into ID and carry one figure for the whole area.
| Area | Median | Against Utah | 10th to 90th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $47,280 | +$710 | $31,200 to $78,490 | 3,910 |
| Ogden, UT | $46,650 | +$80 | $32,300 to $77,160 | 1,870 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $43,980 | -$2,590 | $29,560 to $75,310 | 1,590 |
| St. George, UT | $47,430 | +$860 | $29,350 to $76,430 | 550 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $46,490 | -$80 | $30,960 to $75,110 | 380 |
| High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $45,380 | -$1,190 | $29,680 to $74,580 | 700 |
| Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area | $49,020 | +$2,450 | $32,680 to $79,240 | 390 |
A $4,050 Shortfall Against National Mechanic Salary in Utah
The 10th percentile sits at $30,460, $4,200 under national pay, and the 90th stops at $77,320, $4,470 under national pay. $46,860 between the 10th and 90th percentiles is much like the country's range. Among states the 90th percentile places Utah 44th.
| Measure | Utah | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,460 | $34,660 | -$4,200 |
| 25th percentile | $37,140 | $38,900 | -$1,760 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $46,570 | $50,620 | -$4,050 |
| 75th percentile | $62,400 | $70,430 | -$8,030 |
| 90th percentile | $77,320 | $81,790 | -$4,470 |
| Mean | $51,690 | $56,420 | -$4,730 |
| Wage and salary jobs | 9,350 | 704,640 |
The 25th and 75th percentiles are $37,140 and $62,400, behind the national middle half at both edges (-$1,760 and -$8,030).
Mean pay of $51,690 climbs $5,120 over the median on the strength of top earnings.
$30,460, the 10th percentile, is a point in the distribution, not a starting wage.
Utah Between New Mexico and Oklahoma on Mechanic Pay
Oklahoma sits closest, at $46,560, $10 lower; New Mexico sits farther up at $47,300, $730 above.
15 states fall within $2,500 of $46,570, 4 within $1,000. Rank changes fast in this stretch.
Questions About Mechanic Salary in Utah
What is the average mechanic salary in Utah?
The median is $46,570 per year, or $22.39 an hour, $4,050 below the nation. Pay runs $30,460 to $77,320 from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
What is the pay gap between aircraft mechanics and auto mechanics in Utah?
$23,590 more at the median, $70,160 for aircraft mechanics versus $46,570 for auto mechanics, across 2,080 jobs.
Which mechanic school in Utah ranks highest?
Mountainland Technical College (Lehi, UT) leads: with 67.5 points, from 11 ranked programs.
The figures here are the Bureau of Labor Statistics median for wage and salary workers, so the mechanic salary in Utah for any one job depends on the employer, the metro area and the trade.
Sources for Mechanic Salary in Utah
- BLS OEWS, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics May 2025, read October 23, 2026.
- BLS OEWS technical notes Wage and salary workers only.