Middle School Teacher Salary in Salt Lake City, UT
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The median middle school teacher in the Salt Lake City area earns $98,880 a year, 54% above the U.S. median ($64,370) and 25% above the Utah median ($79,180). Half of the 1,860 middle school teachers there earn between $65,180 and $101,510.
| Annual pay | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,880 | $54,940 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $65,180 | $62,880 | $58,530 |
| Median | $98,880 | $79,180 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $101,510 | $97,910 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $120,130 | $102,400 | $102,540 |
| Average | $88,030 | $80,660 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 1,860 | 5,960 | 620,090 |
Salt Lake City, UT ranks 5th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Seattle, WA: $102,560
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,370
- New York, NY: $96,500
- Hartford, CT: $96,030
- Boston, MA: $94,170
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Similar jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
- Elementary School Teacher: $77,920
- High School Teacher: $77,490
- Preschool Teacher: $35,130
- Teaching Assistant: $36,340
- Substitute Teacher: $41,620
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.