How much does an elementary school teacher make in Montana?
$57,530a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Montana. That is $27.66 an hour or $4,794 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.66
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,160Median: $57,530Highest 10%: $78,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,160 | $18.35 | |
| 25th | $46,830 | $22.51 | |
| Median | $57,530 | $27.66 | |
| 75th | $65,190 | $31.34 | |
| 90th | $78,450 | $37.72 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Billings, MT | $62,390 |
| Bozeman, MT | $60,740 |
| Missoula, MT | $58,240 |
| Helena, MT | $57,980 |
| Great Falls, MT | $48,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 39. Indiana | $59,700 |
| 40. Florida | $58,930 |
| 41. Louisiana | $58,770 |
| 42. Montana | $57,530 |
| 43. Arizona | $56,590 |
| 44. Kansas | $56,450 |
| 45. West Virginia | $55,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $27.66 ($57,530 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $57,530 against $63,970 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Montana rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Montana ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays elementary school teachers the most?
Billings, MT, with a median of $62,390 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.