Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $59,740 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $33,520
90th percentile $78,640
Employed locally 210
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,520
    25th
    $54,010
    50th (median)
    $59,740
    75th
    $63,630
    90th
    $78,640

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 63% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Connecticut $83,920
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $82,620
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $75,360
    Utica-Rome, NY $74,830
    Portland-South Portland, ME $68,420
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,070

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,190
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,580
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $177,220
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $39,200
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Salt Lake City, UT is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 2.8% below the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $33,520 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,010.