How much does an education teacher make in Salt Lake City?
$69,650a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $33.49 an hour or $5,804 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.49
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,160Median: $69,650Highest 10%: $103,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,160 | $22.67 | |
| 25th | $47,160 | $22.67 | |
| Median | $69,650 | $33.49 | |
| 75th | $97,840 | $47.04 | |
| 90th | $103,800 | $49.90 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Salt Lake City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $168,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $135,800 |
| Business Teacher | $115,900 |
| Middle School Teacher | $98,880 |
| Law Teacher | $97,550 |
| Special Education Teacher | $96,210 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $86,890 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $77,920 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,840 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $77,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $33.49 ($69,650 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
No: $69,650 against $75,350 nationally, 8% less.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $77,090, so Salt Lake City pays 10% less.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for education teacher pay?
85 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,800 or more.
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.