SOC 25-1063 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary — Utah
Utah
The median wage here is $128,370 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $123,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $128,370 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $123,920. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $102,870 and $170,490. The lowest tenth earn under $43,370, while the highest tenth earn more than $171,180.
The area has 150 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.18 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Utah ranks number 14th out of 42 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 695 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 44th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,370 | −65.0% |
| 25th | $102,870 | −17.0% |
| Median (50th) | $128,370 | +3.6% |
| 75th | $170,490 | +37.6% |
| 90th | $171,180 | +38.1% |
| Mean | $129,440 | +4.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $128,370 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$128,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$129,798US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $128,370 a year, 3.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,370 to $171,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 14th of 42 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in Utah?
The median annual wage is $128,370, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $123,920, so pay in Utah is 3.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Utah earns more than $171,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,370 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Utah. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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