How much does a childcare worker make in Utah?
$31,630a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Utah. That is $15.21 an hour or $2,636 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.21
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,040Median: $31,630Highest 10%: $43,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,040 | $11.08 | |
| 25th | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| Median | $31,630 | $15.21 | |
| 75th | $35,380 | $17.01 | |
| 90th | $43,440 | $20.88 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $33,790 |
| Provo, UT | $31,610 |
| Ogden, UT | $31,310 |
| St. George, UT | $30,840 |
| Logan, UT | $30,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 23. Florida | $34,210 |
| 24. Delaware | $33,210 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $32,460 |
| 26. Utah | $31,630 |
| 27. Michigan | $30,970 |
| 28. Missouri | $30,790 |
| 29. Nebraska | $30,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $15.21 ($31,630 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $31,630 against $34,980 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Utah rank for childcare worker pay?
Utah ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays childcare workers the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $33,790 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.