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Teacher salary in Utah

Teachers in Utah earn a median $74,810 a year across all employers.

$74,810
median pay in UT, all employers
14,820
workers in UT (SOC 25-2021)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Utah, all employers Sourced

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021) in Utah, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureUT
Workers14,820
10th percentile$49,610
Median$74,810
90th percentile$100,340
National median, government employers$65,310

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Utah

Local employees: Public school teachers

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Tier 2 Public Employees Contributory Retirement System (Hybrid or Defined Contribution)
Tier 2
1.5%Age 65 with at least 4 years of service credit1.3%Not stated

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Utah pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in Utah

41 school districts in Utah, largest Alpine District, Davis District, Jordan District.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for Utah

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Public School Teacher page.

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