Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Montana
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Montana have a median of $61,550 a year, below the national $64,370 (−4%); the state ranks 33rd of 51 states by median. Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education earn 26% more than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, Wyoming pays more (up to $62,480 in Wyoming) and Idaho, North Dakota and South Dakota pay less (down to $50,980 in South Dakota). Montana employs 1,980 middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education, 3.86 per 1,000 jobs, the 46th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.97 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 | * | * | * | * | * | * | 1,980 | 3.86 | 0.97 |
| Annual | $39,140 | $47,730 | $61,550 | $75,900 | $80,290 | $61,240 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 620,090 | – | – |
| Annual | $48,080 | $58,530 | $64,370 | $80,490 | $102,540 | $72,030 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 33rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 46th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.97
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.86
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 middle school teachers, except special and career/technical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | * | $65,160 | $47,320 | $88,620 | 200 | 2.80 | 0.70 |
| Helena, MT | * | $64,760 | $40,830 | $82,350 | 170 | 3.78 | 0.95 |
| Billings, MT | * | $64,130 | $43,950 | $97,330 | 280 | 2.99 | 0.75 |
| Missoula, MT | * | $62,030 | $40,590 | $81,120 | 180 | 2.68 | 0.67 |
| Great Falls, MT | * | $59,290 | $37,480 | $76,290 | 110 | 3.06 | 0.77 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | * | $62,330 | $38,700 | $80,290 | 140 | 3.67 | 0.92 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | * | $59,500 | $39,020 | $78,470 | 420 | 5.03 | 1.26 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | * | $59,430 | $37,750 | $77,360 | 470 | 7.76 | 1.95 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | * | $61,550 | 1,980 | 0.97 |
| Idaho | * | $60,930 | 2,360 | 0.69 |
| North Dakota | * | $60,100 | 1,400 | 0.82 |
| South Dakota | * | $50,980 | 2,130 | 1.17 |
| Wyoming | * | $62,480 | 1,290 | 1.15 |
See the national page for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical 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.