Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in St. George
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,080 or more. The middle half of elementary school teachers (except special education) in St. George earn between $59,600 and $76,850.
- $49K10th
- $60K25th
- $72KMedian
- $77K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,190 | $5,849 | — |
| Median | $72,100 | $6,008 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,600 | $4,967 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,850 | $6,404 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in St. George vs. Utah and the U.S.
Elementary school teachers (except special education) in St. George earn 5% less than the Utah average ($73,630) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($72,650). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $63,970.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George | $70,190 | $72,100 | $49,360 | $96,080 | 650 |
| Utah | $73,630 | $74,810 | $49,610 | $100,340 | 14,820 |
| United States | $72,650 | $63,970 | $47,960 | $104,340 | 1,388,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary after taxes in St. George
On the average salary of $70,190, a single filer in St. George takes home about $55,085 a year, or $4,590 a month and $2,119 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
Is St. George a good place for elementary school teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the St. George area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $70,190 buys what about $72,122 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in St. George ($45,140). A typical home costs $530,009, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Utah cities
St. George ranks 5th of 5 Utah metro areas for this job; Salt Lake City pays the most ($78,510).
- Salt Lake City$78,510
- Logan$74,770
- Ogden$70,880
- Provo$70,620
- St. George$70,190
All Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in Utah
Highest-paying cities for elementary school teachers (except special education)
Mount Vernon, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($106,760).
- Mount Vernon, WA$106,760
- El Centro, CA$105,390
- Merced, CA$103,340
- San Jose, CA$102,340
- Seattle, WA$102,290
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary by city
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in St. George: questions
What is the entry-level elementary school teachers (except special education) salary in St. George?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the elementary school teachers (except special education) take-home pay in St. George?
About $55,085 a year ($4,590 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,190. Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
Do elementary school teachers (except special education) earn more in St. George than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($72,650).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2021; area St. George, UT (41100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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