Detached garage cost in Utah
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (576 sq ft)
- $27,300 – $54,800
- Per sq ft
- $47 – $94.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $43,500
- Metros covered
- 5
Utah prices for detached garage: $27,300 to $54,800 for 576 sq ft, or $47 to $94.50 per sq ft without the permit. The state midpoint is 6% below the national one. Local wages for carpenters are $25.17 an hour.
Inside Utah, the metros we cover range from $39,500 (St. George) to $42,600 (Salt Lake City) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 576 sq ft in Utah (statewide), standard level
$35,500 to $46,500
About $61.50 to $80 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 48% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,100 | $23,600 |
| Labor | $17,200 | $22,500 |
| Permits and fees | $250 | $390 |
| Total | $35,500 | $46,500 |
Cost breakdown for 576 sq ft in Utah
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,900 | $20,800 | $27,800 | 51% |
| Labor | $13,300 | $19,900 | $26,500 | 48% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $320 | $490 | 1% |
| Total | $27,300 | $41,000 | $54,800 | 100% |
Utah seasons and detached garage
Weather decides when pouring concrete can happen, and Utah is not uniform. The table uses NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals from the weather station nearest each metro we cover, and counts the months that are neither cold nor hot enough to complicate the job.
Salt Lake City has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Utah at 5 months (April through June and September through October); St. George has the shortest at 3 (April through May and October). Rainfall runs from 9 inches a year in St. George to 17 inches in Provo.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 24 | 94 | 16 | 5: April through June and September through October |
| Provo | 24 | 95 | 17 | 4: May through June and September through October |
| Ogden | 21 | 91 | 16 | 5: May through June and August through October |
| St. George | 28 | 102 | 9 | 3: April through May and October |
| Logan | 14 | 89 | 17 | 5: May through September |
Detached garage cost by metro in Utah
1 of the 5 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $41,000, and the top-to-bottom gap is 8%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (576 sq ft) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | $28,300 – $56,900 | $42,600 | +4% |
| Provo, UT | $27,100 – $54,400 | $40,800 | −1% |
| Ogden, UT | $26,800 – $53,700 | $40,200 | −2% |
| Logan, UT | $26,600 – $53,300 | $39,900 | −3% |
| St. George, UT | $26,300 – $52,700 | $39,500 | −4% |
Utah against its neighbors
Utah ranks 34 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for detached garage, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Hawaii at $56,300 and the cheapest Arkansas at $37,800, both for 576 sq ft at the midpoint. Utah sits at $41,000. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 280 miles away | $27,500 – $55,200 | $41,400 | +1% |
| Nevada | 290 miles away | $29,000 – $58,200 | $43,600 | +6% |
| Montana | 400 miles away | $28,900 – $58,000 | $43,500 | +6% |
| Colorado | 410 miles away | $29,100 – $58,400 | $43,700 | +7% |
| Wyoming | 420 miles away | $27,900 – $56,000 | $41,900 | +2% |
Wages behind the Utah number
Utah's labor line is priced from 5 trades, each compared with its US median wage. After weighting by each trade's share of the work, the state comes out at 0.92 times the national level.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $25.17 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.04 and $30.20 an hour. About 15,220 work in the state. That is 87.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.38 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.63 and $26.56 an hour. BLS counts 20,950 of them working in the state, 120.7 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 15% of the weighting: a median of $27.13 an hour, in line with the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $22.88 and $29.33 an hour. About 5,340 work in the state. That is 30.8 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.81 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.25 and $38.13 an hour. BLS counts 11,450 of them working in the state, 66.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Roofers (47-2181), 10% of the weighting: a median of $23.40 an hour, 12% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $21.39 and $29.93 an hour. About 2,710 work in the state. That is 15.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for carpenters ($30.20 an hour) would add about $1,700 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($22.04) would take off about $1,050. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 1,735,590 jobs across Utah (May 2025), which is 1.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $22.04 | $25.17 | $30.20 | $29.12 | 0.86 | state |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 15% | $22.88 | $27.13 | $29.33 | $27.41 | 0.99 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $18.63 | $22.38 | $26.56 | $22.66 | 0.99 | state |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.25 | $29.81 | $38.13 | $30.38 | 0.98 | state |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $21.39 | $23.40 | $29.93 | $26.65 | 0.88 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.92 | |||||
Why two Utah quotes can differ
Size and finish level
HomeGuide puts a 2-car detached garage at $20,000-$57,600, with the spread driven by how finished it is.
Foundation
A slab is cheapest. A frost-depth foundation in cold states costs more.
Garage apartments
A garage with living space is a different project: HomeGuide puts them at $80,000-$300,000.
Permits
You need a permit for a detached garage: $150-$500 on average, with separate electrical or plumbing permits if those are involved.
Electrical
Running power to a detached garage costs $1,000-$3,800 for a standard build and $5,000 or more for a long trench or amperage upgrade (Angi, Trusscore).
Other Utah jobs that often go with detached garage
Each project weights the trades differently, so Utah's wage level does not push every price by the same amount. Compared with the US midpoint, concrete driveway is −3% and home addition −8%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,400 – $5,050 | −3% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $660 – $3,550 | −5% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,950 | −3% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $35,000 – $71,100 | −8% |
Basic, standard or premium: Utah prices
Bands overlap on purpose, since a good standard job can cost as much as a light premium one. Below are the three bands for the default size, then a grid from 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft to 3-car (900 sq ft).
Basic
$27,300 to $38,300
Basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door
Standard
$35,500 to $46,500
Finished exterior, insulated, electrical and a nicer door
Premium
$43,800 to $54,800
Insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $11,500 – $16,100 | $15,000 – $19,600 | $18,500 – $23,100 |
| 2-car (24x24), 576 sq ft | $27,300 – $38,300 | $35,500 – $46,500 | $43,800 – $54,800 |
| 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft | $34,100 – $47,800 | $44,400 – $58,100 | $54,700 – $68,400 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $42,600 – $59,700 | $55,400 – $72,500 | $68,200 – $85,300 |
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Detached garage in Utah: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a detached garage in Utah?
$27,300 to $54,800 for 576 sq ft, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Utah can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Utah is cheapest for detached garage?
St. George at about $39,500 (midpoint, 576 sq ft). The priciest is Salt Lake City at $42,600.
+Is detached garage cheaper in Utah than the US average?
It is 6% cheaper: $41,000 against $43,500 for 576 sq ft at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Utah?
About 48% ($19,900). Materials are 51%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.92x the national wage level.
+What do carpenters earn in Utah?
The BLS statewide median is $25.17 an hour, against $29.12 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.04 to $30.20.
+Where does Utah rank for detached garage costs?
34th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $41,000 for 576 sq ft. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium detached garage work cost in Utah?
For 576 sq ft, basic work runs $27,300 to $38,300 and premium work $43,800 to $54,800. Basic means: basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door. Premium means: insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes.
+Does the season matter for detached garage in Utah?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Utah metros we cover, Salt Lake City has the most comfortable months (5 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Detached garage by city in Utah
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Detached Garage Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Trusscore: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Garage? 2026 Price Guide (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Angi: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Detached Garage? [2026 Data] (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range / 1.6, because Angi puts professional labor at roughly an additional 60% of the materials cost (materials about 62.5% of the total).