Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Provo, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

Median annual salary $55,200 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,630
90th percentile $69,150
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,630
    25th
    $50,630
    50th (median)
    $55,200
    75th
    $55,200
    90th
    $69,150

    Provo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,745 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 57% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $69,580
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $69,580
    Ogden, UT $66,180
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $64,940
    Connecticut $63,700
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $63,540

    Related occupations in Provo, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,450
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,370
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $39,400
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,830
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $44,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Provo?

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

    Is Provo above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Provo, UT is 11.2% below the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Provo?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $50,630 per year in Provo, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,630.