Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

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

Median annual salary $75,960 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,900
90th percentile $98,890
Employed locally 230
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,900
    25th
    $63,030
    50th (median)
    $75,960
    75th
    $84,390
    90th
    $98,890

    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, Middle School salary vs area income 80% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Connecticut $83,010
    Portland-South Portland, ME $78,280
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $77,480
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $76,200
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $74,180
    Utah $73,640

    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, Middle School make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 17.1% above the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $60,900 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,030.