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Teaching Assistant Salary in Utah (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $30,282/year ($2,524/month) for a single filer
Teaching Assistant pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 18,170 Teaching Assistant jobs in Utah (occupation code 25-9045, “Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Teaching Assistant salary of $37,050 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 $30,282 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $37,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,266 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,834 |
| Utah state income tax | −$1,667 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,282 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,524 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Teaching Assistant make in Utah?
- The median Teaching Assistant salary in Utah is $37,050 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,260 and $43,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Teaching Assistant in Utah?
- On the median salary of $37,050, a single filer in Utah takes home about $30,282 per year ($2,524 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 18,170 Teaching Assistant 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.