How much does an elementary school teacher make in Utah?
$74,810a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Utah. That is $35.97 an hour or $6,234 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.97
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,610Median: $74,810Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 25th | $60,210 | $28.95 | |
| Median | $74,810 | $35.97 | |
| 75th | $82,600 | $39.71 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.24 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $77,920 |
| Logan, UT | $74,790 |
| St. George, UT | $72,100 |
| Ogden, UT | $63,910 |
| Provo, UT | $62,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 14. Minnesota | $76,350 |
| 15. Delaware | $75,920 |
| 16. Illinois | $75,320 |
| 17. Utah | $74,810 |
| 18. New Mexico | $74,550 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $72,410 |
| 20. Georgia | $72,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $35.97 ($74,810 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $74,810 against $63,970 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Utah rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Utah ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays elementary school teachers the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $77,920 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.