A typical math teacher salary in Utah is $76,330, the May 2025 median for high school teachers. Middle school teachers earned more, a median of $79,180, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which counts math teachers with all subjects. Both figures beat the national medians, and Utah projects about 16% job growth through 2034.
If you’re weighing a Utah teaching job, three numbers matter: your grade band’s median, the gap between cities, and how high pay climbs. BLS doesn’t publish a separate figure for math teachers, so every salary on this page is for middle or high school teachers of all subjects, including math. Utah also breaks a common assumption: here, middle school teachers out-earn high school teachers.
Math Teacher Salary in Utah by Grade Level
As of May 2025, the BLS median was $76,330 for Utah high school teachers and $79,180 for middle school teachers. That puts middle school pay $2,850 ahead, the reverse of the national pattern.
| Occupation | Employment | Median Annual Wage | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 11,030 | $76,330 | $83,410 | $98,730 |
| Middle School Teachers | 5,960 | $79,180 | $97,910 | $102,400 |
The median is the middle of the range: half of teachers earn more and half earn less. It’s a better guide to a typical paycheck than the average, which a small group of high earners can pull up. If you’re certifying for grades 6-12, the middle school figure is worth a look before you decide which grade band to aim for.
What Top-Earning Utah Teachers Make
Utah’s middle school range climbs fast. The top quarter of middle school teachers earned $97,910 or more as of May 2025. The top 10% earned $102,400 or more, almost exactly the national 90th percentile of $102,540.
High school pay runs flatter at the top. The 90th percentile for Utah high school teachers was $98,730. That’s $8,870 below the national 90th percentile of $107,600, even though Utah’s median beats the national one. BLS percentiles aren’t experience levels, so don’t read them as what you’ll earn in year 10. Utah districts set pay on their own salary schedules, so check the current schedule for any district you apply to.
How Utah Compares to the National Median
Utah high school teachers earned $4,290 more than the national median of $72,040 as of May 2025. The middle school gap is much wider: Utah sits $14,810 above the national median of $64,370. To see where Utah lands against every other state, check the national salary picture.
Utah and Its Neighboring States
This table covers every state that borders Utah, plus New Mexico, which meets it at the Four Corners. Utah has the highest median in both grade bands. New Mexico comes closest, and the high school gap between Utah and Colorado math teacher salaries is $3,430.
| State | High School Median | Middle School Median |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | $76,330 | $79,180 |
| New Mexico | $75,900 | $75,240 |
| Colorado | $72,900 | $63,760 |
| Nevada | $65,520 | $66,300 |
| Wyoming | $62,690 | $62,480 |
| Idaho | $61,690 | $60,930 |
| Arizona | $58,360 | $59,710 |
The widest gap is to the south. Utah’s high school median is $17,970 above what math teachers earn in Arizona, and its middle school median is $19,470 higher. To the northeast, Wyoming math teacher pay runs $13,640 to $16,700 below Utah’s, depending on grade band. All figures are BLS medians for May 2025.
Math Teacher Salaries in Utah Cities
High school medians across Utah’s metro areas sit in a narrow band, from $72,020 in St. George to $77,490 in Salt Lake City-Murray as of May 2025. Salt Lake City-Murray also employs 4,430 high school teachers, about 40% of the state total.
Middle school pay is where the cities split. Salt Lake City-Murray’s middle school median of $98,880 is $21,390 above its own high school median. And in every Utah metro area, middle school teachers out-earn high school teachers at the median.
This table lists all five Utah metro areas in the BLS data, with medians for both grade bands. Logan’s figures cover both the Utah and Idaho sides of that metro area.
| Metro Area | High School Median | Middle School Median | Employed (High / Middle) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UT | $73,770 | $79,360 | 1,500 / 1,610 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $75,230 | $76,730 | 2,410 / 820 |
| St. George, UT | $72,020 | $77,550 | 510 / 460 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $77,490 | $98,880 | 4,430 / 1,860 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $72,870 | $76,340 | 850 / 380 |
Job Outlook for Math Teachers in Utah
Utah is projected to add teaching jobs over the next decade. Projections Central estimates employment of high school teachers in Utah will grow 16.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 10,800 to 12,570 jobs. That’s an average of 910 openings per year. Middle school teaching jobs are projected to grow 15.9%, from 5,090 to 5,890, with an average of 450 openings per year.
These are Utah-specific figures, drawn from the Utah Department of Workforce Services occupation data. The openings figure also counts positions that open when teachers retire or leave the profession.
The national picture is flat. The BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook projects little or no change in employment for high school teachers between 2025 and 2035, from 1,087,500 to 1,085,000 jobs. It still expects about 63,500 openings a year. For middle school teachers, it projects a move from 630,100 to 627,400 jobs, with about 38,800 openings a year. So don’t read Utah’s growth as a national trend.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a math teacher make in Utah?
BLS reports a median of $76,330 for Utah high school teachers and $79,180 for middle school teachers as of May 2025. Those figures cover teachers of all subjects, including math, because BLS doesn’t track math teachers separately.
Do middle school math teachers earn more than high school math teachers in Utah?
At the median, yes. Utah middle school teachers earned $2,850 more than high school teachers as of May 2025. The middle school median is also higher in all five Utah metro areas. Nationally, the pattern runs the other way.
Which Utah city pays math teachers the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray leads in both grade bands. Its high school median was $77,490 and its middle school median was $98,880 as of May 2025. St. George had the lowest high school median, at $72,020.
How does Utah math teacher pay compare to nearby states?
Utah has the highest median in both grade bands among its five bordering states and New Mexico, which meets it at the Four Corners. New Mexico is closest, at $75,900 for high school teachers. Arizona is lowest, at $58,360.
Is Utah hiring math teachers?
Utah projects growth in both grade bands. Projections Central estimates 16.4% employment growth for Utah high school teachers and 15.9% for middle school teachers between 2024 and 2034. That works out to about 1,360 openings a year combined. These projections cover teachers of all subjects.
- State median: Utah high school teachers earned a median of $76,330 and middle school teachers $79,180 as of May 2025, for teachers of all subjects.
- Middle school leads: Utah’s middle school median is $2,850 higher than its high school median, and it’s higher in every Utah metro area.
- National gap: Utah sits $4,290 above the national high school median and $14,810 above the national middle school median.
- City range: High school medians run from $72,020 in St. George to $77,490 in Salt Lake City-Murray.
- Job outlook: Projections Central estimates 16.4% growth for Utah high school teachers and 15.9% for middle school teachers between 2024 and 2034.
2025 US Bureau of Labor Statistics salary figures for Middle School Teachers and High School Teachers, which include teachers of all subjects. Job growth projections (2024-2034) are from the US Department of Labor-sponsored resource, Projections Central. Figures reflect state and national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary. Data accessed October 2026. National job outlook figures (2025-2035) are from the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Utah’s pay gap between grade bands is a reason to choose your certification route carefully. The schools listed here include math education programs that cover middle grades, high school, or both, so you can compare which license each one prepares you for.