Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Utah | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $74,810 | $72,224 | +4% |
| Median hourly wage | $35.97 | $34.72 | +4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $75,642.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in Utah is $74,810, or about $35.97 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Elementary School Teachers is $72,224. Utah is +4% above the national median.
Entry-level elementary school teachers in Utah typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 14,820 elementary school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $74,810, Utah offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.