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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$74,810/yr
Median Hourly Wage
—/hr
▲ 17% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
14,820
public U.S. Median
$63,970
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$75,670 #14 of 51

Elementary School Teacher pay in Utah, explained

Elementary school teachers in Utah earn a median of $74,810 per year (— per hour), which is 17% above the national median of $63,970. Entry-level workers earn around $49,610, while the most experienced elementary school teachers reach about $100,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $74,810 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $74,810 is worth about $75,670 in national buying power — ranking Utah #14 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Elementary School Teacher pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,610
$23.85/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$74,810
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$100,340
$48.24/hr

Elementary School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $74,810 $75,670 —
New Mexico $74,550 $80,846 +$260
Nevada $65,040 $65,054 +$9,770
Colorado $63,410 $61,532 +$11,400
Idaho $61,600 $64,507 +$13,210
Wyoming $61,150 $65,972 +$13,660
Arizona $56,590 $56,209 +$18,220

Elementary School Teacher in Utah: FAQ

How much do elementary school teachers make in Utah?

Elementary school teachers in Utah earn a median of $74,810 per year (— per hour), compared with $63,970 nationally.

Does Utah pay elementary school teachers well?

At $74,810, Utah pays 17% above the national median for elementary school teachers. An estimated 14,820 work in the state.

Elementary School Teacher salary in other states

Washington · $102,350 California · $99,650 District of Columbia · $96,580 Massachusetts · $94,000 Rhode Island · $90,930 New York · $85,760 Connecticut · $80,600 Alaska · $79,260 New Jersey · $78,200 Maryland · $77,680 Ohio · $77,370 Oregon · $77,130

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