§1The market
The Logan, UT-ID metropolitan statistical area had 6 private wood container and pallet manufacturing establishments (NAICS 321920) in the 2024 QCEW annual average. Among the 128 metro areas with at least five such plants, it ranks 97th by count.
The metro area spans UT, ID, so its plants are not all in Utah; compare with the state pages for each.
That is up from 4 in 2020 (+50.0%).
BLS disclosed employment of 129 for 2024, with average annual pay of $51,948, against $51,689 statewide and $53,506 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 | 4 | 97 | $40,226 |
| 2021 | 6 | 127 | $39,708 |
| 2022 | 6 | 130 | $43,070 |
| 2023 | 6 | 128 | $47,009 |
| 2024 | 6 | 129 | $51,948 |
BLS had not published 2025 metro-area figures when this page was built; state pages carry 2025.
§3Buying here
With 6 plants, the Logan, 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), Ogden, UT (6).
Larger metro clusters in neighbouring states: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (25), Boise City, ID (15).