Childcare Workers Salary in Utah
Childcare Workers in Utah earn a median of $31,630 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $31,630
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,830
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,040; the top 10% earn over $43,440. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Utah
Similar jobs in Utah
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,010 median in Utah
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$58,230 median in Utah
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$63,190 median in Utah
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$72,380 median in Utah
- Residential Advisors$39,240 median in Utah
- Nannies$31,630 median in Utah (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in Utah
How much do childcare workers make in Utah?
The median is $31,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,040 and the top 10% earn over $43,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.