Childcare Workers pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for childcare workers is $15.21 an hour ($31,630 a year). About 4,830 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($34,980). Utah ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for childcare workers in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.08 | $23,040 |
| 25% of workers | $14.20 | $29,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.21 | $31,630 |
| 75% of workers | $17.01 | $35,380 |
| 90% of workers | $20.89 | $43,440 |
Childcare Workers pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $33,790 | 2,010 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $31,610 | 1,020 |
| Ogden | $31,310 | 900 |
| St. George | $30,840 | 260 |
| Logan | $30,280 | 230 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for childcare workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -2% over ten years, declining · about 150,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $35,010 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $64,210 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,190 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $44,800 |
| Recreation Workers | $32,890 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $36,920 |
| Residential Advisors | $39,240 |
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