How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Salt Lake City?
$62,780a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $30.18 an hour or $5,232 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.18
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 131 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,540Median: $62,780Highest 10%: $92,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,540 | $16.61 | |
| 25th | $50,710 | $24.38 | |
| Median | $62,780 | $30.18 | |
| 75th | $66,310 | $31.88 | |
| 90th | $92,680 | $44.56 |
Other cities in Utah
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Provo, UT | $74,070 |
| Ogden, UT | $62,210 |
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 a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Salt Lake City?
The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $30.18 ($62,780 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?
Yes: $62,780 against $62,680 nationally, 0% more.
How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?
The median in Utah is $63,190, so Salt Lake City pays 1% less.
Where does Salt Lake City rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
131 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Salt Lake City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,680 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.