How much does a special education teacher make in Utah?
$64,210a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Utah. That is $30.87 an hour or $5,351 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.87
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,130Median: $64,210Highest 10%: $97,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,130 | $16.41 | |
| 25th | $50,640 | $24.35 | |
| Median | $64,210 | $30.87 | |
| 75th | $79,290 | $38.12 | |
| 90th | $97,380 | $46.82 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $73,750 |
| Ogden, UT | $66,940 |
| St. George, UT | $63,010 |
| Logan, UT | $60,290 |
| Provo, UT | $51,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 24. Hawaii | $65,980 |
| 25. Texas | $64,830 |
| 26. Arizona | $64,300 |
| 27. Utah | $64,210 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $63,520 |
| 29. Nebraska | $63,460 |
| 30. Wyoming | $62,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $30.87 ($64,210 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $64,210 against $74,260 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Utah rank for special education teacher pay?
Utah ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays special education teachers the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $73,750 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.