Salary guide, May 2025
GMP Manufacturing Technician pay in Utah
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The median annual wage for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Utah was $39,020 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $35,530 and $49,930.
The Utah median is $19,020 below the national median of $58,040, both from BLS May 2025.
Closest proxy · SOC 51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
GMP Manufacturing Technician is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about utah?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $34,770 | $35,530 | $39,020 | $49,930 | $62,300 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16.72 | $17.08 | $18.76 | $24.00 | $29.95 |
BLS estimated 2,610 workers employed in this occupation in Utah. Location quotient: 1.68.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37,440 | $45,970 | $58,040 | $74,080 | $92,250 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.00 | $22.10 | $27.90 | $35.62 | $44.35 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $35,990 | $39,110 | $49,710 |
| May 2025 | $35,530 | $39,020 | $49,930 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders, Utah. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $37,200 | $35,510 to $46,080 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $47,430 | $37,010 to $56,980 |
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