SOC 25-1113 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary — Utah
Utah
At $81,850, median pay for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in Utah tracks the national median of $77,570 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $81,850, median pay for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in Utah tracks the national median of $77,570 closely. Pay ranges from under $61,140 at the tenth percentile to more than $122,110 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $66,570 to $122,110.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Utah ranks number 9th out of 43 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 695 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 166th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,140 | −21.2% |
| 25th | $66,570 | −14.2% |
| Median (50th) | $81,850 | +5.5% |
| 75th | $122,110 | +57.4% |
| 90th | $122,110 | +57.4% |
| Mean | $92,240 | +18.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $81,850 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$81,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,760US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,850 a year, 5.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,140 to $122,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 43 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in Utah?
The median annual wage is $81,850, 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 $77,570, so pay in Utah is 5.5% 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 $122,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,140 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 100 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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