Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Montana
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Montana have a median of $57,530 a year, below the national $63,970 (−10%); the state ranks 42nd of 51 states by median. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education earn 18% more than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, Idaho, Wyoming and North Dakota pay more (up to $61,600 in Idaho) and South Dakota pays less (down to $50,130 in South Dakota). Montana employs 4,960 elementary school teachers, except special education, 9.70 per 1,000 jobs, the 43rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.09 is close to the national share.
Montana vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Montana | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 4,960 | 9.70 | 1.09 |
| Annual | $38,160 | $46,830 | $57,530 | $65,190 | $78,450 | $58,150 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 1,388,390 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,960 | $57,710 | $63,970 | $81,450 | $104,340 | $72,650 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 42nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 43rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.09
- Jobs per 1,000
- 9.70
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Montana's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Montana
5 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Montana publish a row for elementary school teachers, except special education, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | * | $62,390 | $39,370 | $98,010 | 820 | 8.78 | 0.98 |
| Bozeman, MT | * | $60,740 | $44,660 | $81,760 | 400 | 5.61 | 0.63 |
| Missoula, MT | * | $58,240 | $38,170 | $84,030 | 490 | 7.37 | 0.83 |
| Helena, MT | * | $57,980 | $40,080 | $77,660 | 350 | 7.93 | 0.89 |
| Great Falls, MT | * | $48,320 | $37,990 | $75,510 | 310 | 8.58 | 0.96 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | * | $58,740 | $37,440 | $80,920 | 350 | 8.91 | 1.00 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | * | $50,690 | $37,260 | $75,690 | 1,280 | 21.20 | 2.37 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | * | $50,490 | $38,160 | $76,410 | 950 | 11.30 | 1.27 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | * | $57,530 | 4,960 | 1.09 |
| Idaho | * | $61,600 | 6,850 | 0.90 |
| North Dakota | * | $60,030 | 4,430 | 1.15 |
| South Dakota | * | $50,130 | 4,290 | 1.05 |
| Wyoming | * | $61,150 | 2,600 | 1.04 |
See the national page for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (every state ranked) and the Montana wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Montana estimates.
*- Wage estimate not available.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.