Preschool Teacher Salary in Salt Lake City, UT
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The median preschool teacher in the Salt Lake City area earns $35,130 a year, 8% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and about the same as the Utah median ($35,010). Half of the 1,550 preschool teachers there earn between $30,500 and $37,100.
| Annual pay | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,760 | $28,770 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $30,500 | $29,780 | $34,530 |
| Median | $35,130 | $35,010 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $37,100 | $37,550 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $46,590 | $47,300 | $61,390 |
| Average | $36,360 | $36,450 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 1,550 | 3,670 | 478,780 |
Salt Lake City, UT ranks 44th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
- Denver, CO: $45,680
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Similar jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
- Elementary School Teacher: $77,920
- High School Teacher: $77,490
- Middle School Teacher: $98,880
- 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.