Concrete workers in Salt Lake County, Utah
Salt Lake County, Utah has 163 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees, employing 1,499 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.6 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.8 across Utah.
Salt Lake County ranks 14 of 16 counties in Utah for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $63,426 per employee a year.
Across Utah, concrete workers earn a median of $55,540 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 163
- Their employees
- 1,499
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.6
Concrete workers in Salt Lake County: businesses and jobs
| Salt Lake County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 163 | 590 | 23,350 |
| Their employees | 1,499 | 5,193 | 272,692 |
| Annual payroll | $95,076,000 | $351,008,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.6 | 4.8 | 1.6 |
The homes behind the work in Salt Lake County
| Salt Lake County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 14.8% (±0.5 points) | 16.4% | 9.4% |
| Homes built 2020 or later | 3.2% (±0.2 points) | 4.2% | 2.0% |
| Detached houses | 59.8% (±0.5 points) | 66.5% | 61.3% |
| Housing units | 449,662 (±178) | 1,223,468 | 143,775,355 |
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 14.8% (±0.5 points) in Salt Lake County, lower than across Utah (16.4%).
Homes built 2020 or later: 3.2% (±0.2 points) in Salt Lake County, lower than across Utah (4.2%).
Detached houses: 59.8% (±0.5 points) in Salt Lake County, lower than across Utah (66.5%).
Places in Salt Lake County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 208,007 | 65.4% | 54.2% |
| West Valley City | 138,437 | 42.3% | 27.9% |
| West Jordan | 116,692 | 19.2% | 22.8% |
| Sandy | 94,291 | 42.1% | 24.8% |
| South Jordan | 82,686 | 8.7% | 18.6% |
| Millcreek | 63,648 | 62.2% | 38.6% |
| Herriman | 59,346 | 3.7% | 21.4% |
| Taylorsville | 58,678 | 45.8% | 28.8% |
| Draper | 50,278 | 5.0% | 31.4% |
| Murray | 50,188 | 54.2% | 35.3% |
| Riverton | 45,457 | 12.3% | 15.1% |
| Kearns metro Township | 37,696 | 58.0% | 16.2% |
| Midvale | 35,989 | 40.3% | 56.6% |
| Cottonwood Heights | 32,828 | 56.7% | 27.6% |
| Holladay | 31,099 | 68.8% | 21.3% |
Counties in Utah with a similar number of poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Salt Lake County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis County | 48 | 4.0 | +0.3 |
| Carbon County | 4 | 4.1 | +0.5 |
| Wasatch County | 5 | 3.1 | −0.5 |
| Summit County | 8 | 3.0 | −0.6 |
| Duchesne County | 4 | 4.4 | +0.8 |
| Utah County | 98 | 4.6 | +1.0 |
Licenses for concrete workers in Utah
Federal rules and model codes for concrete workers
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- International Residential Code and International Building Code (ICC)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Salt Lake County
How many poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses are in Salt Lake County?
The Census Bureau counts 163 poured concrete foundation and structure contractor businesses with employees in Salt Lake County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do concrete workers make in Salt Lake County?
Pay is published by state: across Utah, concrete workers earn a median of $55,540 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do concrete workers need a license in Salt Lake County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Utah, and a city or county in Salt Lake County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: concrete workers in Utah (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salt Lake County, Utah
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