Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Utah

In Utah, the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $61,290 a year. About 1,890 people work in this job there.

$61,290Median yearly pay

$49,190–$79,170Middle half of workers, yearly

1,890People in this job in Utah

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($65,120). Utah ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Utah

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$37,970
25% of workers	$49,190
Half of workers (median)	$61,290
75% of workers	$79,170
90% of workers	$100,280

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Utah metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Salt Lake City-Murray	$77,840	540
Ogden	$62,440	530
St. George	$60,590	100
Provo-Orem-Lehi	$49,120	380
Logan	$47,560	100

Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Utah

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$74,810
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$76,330
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$79,180
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$35,010
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$64,210
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$72,380
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$78,920
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$63,190

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.