Elevator mechanics in Salt Lake County, Utah
Salt Lake County, Utah has 47 building equipment contractor businesses with employees, employing 683 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 1.0 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.8 across Utah.
Salt Lake County ranks 2 of 6 counties in Utah for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $95,249 per employee a year.
Across Utah, elevator mechanics earn a median of $78,680 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 47
- Their employees
- 683
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 1.0
Elevator mechanics in Salt Lake County: businesses and jobs
| Salt Lake County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 47 | 94 | 8,107 |
| Their employees | 683 | 1,208 | 150,522 |
| Annual payroll | $65,055,000 | $89,403,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
The homes behind the work in Salt Lake County
| Salt Lake County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 8.6% | 10.3% |
| Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units | 5.0% (±0.3 points) | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Households that rent | 33.9% (±0.7 points) | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Housing units | 449,662 (±178) | 1,223,468 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 14.1% (±0.4 points) in Salt Lake County, higher than across Utah (8.6%).
Homes in buildings of 10 to 19 units: 5.0% (±0.3 points) in Salt Lake County, higher than across Utah (4.1%).
Households that rent: 33.9% (±0.7 points) in Salt Lake County, higher than across Utah (29.8%).
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 building equipment contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Salt Lake County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber County | 9 | 0.9 | −0.2 |
| Washington County | 7 | 0.9 | −0.2 |
| Davis County | 10 | 0.8 | −0.2 |
| Iron County | 4 | 1.7 | +0.7 |
| Utah County | 8 | 0.4 | −0.7 |
Licenses for elevator mechanics in Utah
Federal rules and model codes for elevator mechanics
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (ASME A17.1)
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 building equipment contractor businesses are in Salt Lake County?
The Census Bureau counts 47 building equipment contractor businesses with employees in Salt Lake County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do elevator mechanics make in Salt Lake County?
Pay is published by state: across Utah, elevator mechanics earn a median of $78,680 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do elevator mechanics 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: elevator mechanics in Utah (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- OSHA electrical safety in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K)
- 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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