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Preschool Teacher Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$35,010/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$16.83/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
3,670
public U.S. Median
$38,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$35,412 #45 of 51

Preschool Teacher pay in Utah, explained

Preschool teachers in Utah earn a median of $35,010 per year ($16.83 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $38,140. Entry-level workers earn around $28,770, while the most experienced preschool teachers reach about $47,300. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $35,010 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $35,010 is worth about $35,412 in national buying power — ranking Utah #45 for real pay (vs #40 on the sticker number).

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Preschool Teacher pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$28,770
$13.83/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$35,010
$16.83/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$47,300
$22.74/hr

Preschool Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $35,010 $35,412
Colorado $45,500 $44,152 −$10,490
New Mexico $44,070 $47,792 −$9,060
Nevada $38,870 $38,878 −$3,860
Arizona $36,300 $36,056 −$1,290
Idaho $32,800 $34,348 +$2,210
Wyoming $29,930 $32,290 +$5,080

Preschool Teacher in Utah: FAQ

How much do preschool teachers make in Utah?

Preschool teachers in Utah earn a median of $35,010 per year ($16.83 per hour), compared with $38,140 nationally.

Does Utah pay preschool teachers well?

At $35,010, Utah pays 8% below the national median for preschool teachers. An estimated 3,670 work in the state.

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