Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in High Desert Utah

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,470 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,500
90th percentile $79,680
Employed locally 100
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,500
    25th
    $56,210
    50th (median)
    $61,470
    75th
    $75,760
    90th
    $79,680

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Related occupations in High Desert Utah

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,470
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$61,500
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,410
    Instructional Coordinators$64,260
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$59,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in High Desert Utah?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in High Desert Utah is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is High Desert Utah above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in High Desert Utah is 2.4% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in High Desert Utah?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $52,500 per year in High Desert Utah. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,210.