How much does a middle school teacher make in Utah?
$79,180a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Utah. That is $38.07 an hour or $6,598 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.07
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,940Median: $79,180Highest 10%: $102,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,940 | $26.41 | |
| 25th | $62,880 | $30.23 | |
| Median | $79,180 | $38.07 | |
| 75th | $97,910 | $47.07 | |
| 90th | $102,400 | $49.23 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $98,880 |
| Ogden, UT | $79,360 |
| St. George, UT | $77,550 |
| Provo, UT | $76,730 |
| Logan, UT | $76,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 5. Rhode Island | $92,760 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $89,450 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $79,900 |
| 8. Utah | $79,180 |
| 9. Alaska | $78,940 |
| 10. New Jersey | $78,770 |
| 11. Maryland | $78,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $38.07 ($79,180 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $79,180 against $64,370 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Utah rank for middle school teacher pay?
Utah ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays middle school teachers the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $98,880 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.