Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

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

Median annual salary $63,960 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $81,110
Employed locally 610
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $57,930
    50th (median)
    $63,960
    75th
    $79,990
    90th
    $81,110

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 67% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 33% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Connecticut $81,220
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $75,560
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $74,470
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $71,010
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $70,510
    Portland-South Portland, ME $70,310

    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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 1.5% above 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,930.