How much does a middle school teacher make in Montana?
$61,550a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Montana. That is $29.59 an hour or $5,129 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.59
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,140Median: $61,550Highest 10%: $80,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,140 | $18.82 | |
| 25th | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| Median | $61,550 | $29.59 | |
| 75th | $75,900 | $36.49 | |
| 90th | $80,290 | $38.60 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $65,160 |
| Helena, MT | $64,760 |
| Billings, MT | $64,130 |
| Missoula, MT | $62,030 |
| Great Falls, MT | $59,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 30. Wyoming | $62,480 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $61,960 |
| 32. Alabama | $61,770 |
| 33. Montana | $61,550 |
| 34. Kentucky | $61,120 |
| 35. Idaho | $60,930 |
| 36. South Carolina | $60,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $29.59 ($61,550 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $61,550 against $64,370 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Montana rank for middle school teacher pay?
Montana ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays middle school teachers the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $65,160 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.