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Middle School Teacher Salary in Utah (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $60,970/year ($5,081/month) for a single filer
Middle School Teacher pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $54,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $102,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,960 Middle School Teacher jobs in Utah (occupation code 25-2022, “Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Middle School Teacher salary of $79,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,970 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $79,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,590 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,057 |
| Utah state income tax | −$3,563 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,970 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,081 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Middle School Teacher make in Utah?
- The median Middle School Teacher salary in Utah is $79,180 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,880 and $97,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Middle School Teacher in Utah?
- On the median salary of $79,180, a single filer in Utah takes home about $60,970 per year ($5,081 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many Middle School Teacher jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 5,960 Middle School Teacher jobs in Utah in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Utah state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Utah.