Utah Teacher Salary

Average and starting teacher pay in Utah for 2024-25, ranked among all states.

Utah teacher salary at a glance

In 2024-25 the average public school teacher in Utah earned $72,882, according to NEA. That ranks 18th among the 50 states and D.C. and is $1,613 below the national average of $74,495. A year earlier the average was $69,161, so pay changed by 5.4%.

New teachers start lower. NEA's benchmark report puts the starting salary in Utah at $57,849, which ranks 5th of 51. The national average starting salary is $48,112.

UtahUnited States
Average salary 2024-25$72,882$74,495
Average salary 2023-24$69,161$71,985
Starting salary 2024-25$57,849$48,112
Average salary rank18 of 51
Starting salary rank5 of 51

States close to Utah in the ranking

Hawaii (16th, $75,860), Nevada (17th, $74,812), Colorado (19th, $72,781), Vermont (20th, $71,871). See all states ranked or compare Utah with another state.

Average salary covers all public school teachers and is what NEA reports for 2024-25. Starting salary is the pay at the bottom of a bachelor's-degree salary schedule, as collected in NEA's benchmark report. Salary figures do not include benefits and are not adjusted for cost of living. Source: NEA, Rankings of the States 2025 and Estimates of School Statistics 2026 (average salary, Table B-6, April 2026) and NEA, 2024-2025 Teacher Salary Benchmark Report (starting salary, April 2026). Ranks are among the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Reviewed 2026-10-03.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average teacher salary in Utah?

NEA reports an average public school teacher salary of $72,882 in Utah for 2024-25, which ranks 18th of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.).

What is the starting teacher salary in Utah?

NEA's benchmark report lists a starting salary of $57,849 in Utah for 2024-25, ranking 5th of 51.

How does Utah compare with the national average?

The national average teacher salary is $74,495. Utah is $1,613 below it. For starting pay, the national average is $48,112 and Utah is $9,737 above.

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