Montana Median
$57,530
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.66
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-10% vs US median
US median $63,970
State Rank
#42 of 51
4,960 employed here
How much does an Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education make in Montana?
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Montana take home a median of $57,530 annually — roughly $27.66 an hour — which runs 10% below the national median of $63,970.
Within Montana, entry-level pay starts around $38,160 while the top 10% make $78,450 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,830 and $65,190 a year.
Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education salary range in Montana
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,160 | $18.35 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $46,830 | $22.51 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $57,530 | $27.66 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $65,190 | $31.34 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $78,450 | $37.72 |
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How Montana compares
Montana ranks 42nd out of 51 states and territories for Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education salary in other states
Washington $102,350California $99,650District of Columbia $96,580Massachusetts $94,000Rhode Island $90,930New York $85,760Connecticut $80,600Alaska $79,260New Jersey $78,200Maryland $77,680Ohio $77,370Oregon $77,130Pennsylvania $77,060Minnesota $76,350Delaware $75,920Illinois $75,320Utah $74,810New Mexico $74,550New Hampshire $72,410Georgia $72,290Hawaii $71,410Virginia $65,550Michigan $65,110Nevada $65,040Colorado $63,410Vermont $63,070Texas $62,760Maine $62,390Nebraska $62,380Idaho $61,600Alabama $61,380Wisconsin $61,210Wyoming $61,150South Carolina $60,820Kentucky $60,610Iowa $60,580North Dakota $60,030Tennessee $59,980Indiana $59,700Florida $58,930Louisiana $58,770Arizona $56,590Kansas $56,450West Virginia $55,630North Carolina $54,930Arkansas $52,700Missouri $50,910South Dakota $50,130Mississippi $49,790Oklahoma $48,200
Working as an Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education in Montana
Nationally, about 1,388,000 people work as Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Montana pay ($57,530) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education make in Montana?
The median Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education salary in Montana is $57,530 per year, or about $27.66 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,160 at the entry level to $78,450 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Montana pay compare to the national average?
Montana pays Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education about 10% less than the national median of $63,970. Montana ranks 42nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Montana a good state for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $57,530 a year. About 4,960 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education are employed in Montana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Montana?
The highest-paying occupations in Montana include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($560,820), Physician, All Other ($438,850), Radiologist ($360,330), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.