§1The market
The Ogden, UT metropolitan statistical area had 6 private wood container and pallet manufacturing establishments (NAICS 321920) in the 2024 QCEW annual average, 17% of Utah's 35. Among the 128 metro areas with at least five such plants, it ranks 99th by count.
That is down from 7 in 2020 (−14.3%).
BLS disclosed employment of 141 for 2023, with average annual pay of $50,737, against $51,363 statewide and $52,196 nationally.
Diesel in the Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) region averaged $6.378 a gallon in October 2026 (EIA), the freight context for deliveries here.
§2By year
| Year | Plants | Employment | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| 2021 | 7 | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| 2022 | 5 | 121 | $49,055 |
| 2023 | 7 | 141 | $50,737 |
| 2024 | 6 | not disclosed | not disclosed |
BLS had not published 2025 metro-area figures when this page was built; state pages carry 2025.
§3Buying here
With 6 plants, the Ogden, UT area has a small local field; invite bidders from the wider state as well, and compare delivered cost, not price at the plant. An establishment is a location, not a company, so two plants may belong to one supplier.
Other metro areas in Utah: Salt Lake City, UT (14), Logan, UT (6).
Larger metro clusters in neighbouring states: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (25), Boise City, ID (15).