How much does a special education teacher make in Utah?
$61,290a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Utah. That is $29.47 an hour or $5,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.47
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,970Median: $61,290Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,970 | $18.25 | |
| 25th | $49,190 | $23.65 | |
| Median | $61,290 | $29.47 | |
| 75th | $79,170 | $38.06 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.21 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $77,840 |
| Ogden, UT | $62,440 |
| St. George, UT | $60,590 |
| Provo, UT | $49,120 |
| Logan, UT | $47,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 30. Texas | $62,330 |
| 31. Maine | $61,880 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $61,520 |
| 33. Utah | $61,290 |
| 34. Hawaii | $60,940 |
| 35. Wyoming | $60,930 |
| 36. Iowa | $60,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $29.47 ($61,290 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $61,290 against $65,120 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Utah rank for special education teacher pay?
Utah ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays special education teachers the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $77,840 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.