How much does a special education teacher make in Utah?
$78,920a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Utah. That is $37.94 an hour or $6,577 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.94
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,410Median: $78,920Highest 10%: $113,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| 25th | $59,900 | $28.80 | |
| Median | $78,920 | $37.94 | |
| 75th | $93,180 | $44.80 | |
| 90th | $113,800 | $54.73 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $96,210 |
| Provo, UT | $81,350 |
| Ogden, UT | $64,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 7. Alaska | $81,000 |
| 8. District of Columbia | $79,170 |
| 9. New Jersey | $79,110 |
| 10. Utah | $78,920 |
| 11. Oregon | $78,360 |
| 12. Delaware | $77,420 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $37.94 ($78,920 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $78,920 against $66,810 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Utah rank for special education teacher pay?
Utah ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays special education teachers the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $96,210 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.