How much does a secondary school teacher make in Montana?
$60,990a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Montana. That is $29.32 an hour or $5,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.32
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,120Median: $60,990Highest 10%: $81,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,120 | $18.33 | |
| 25th | $47,420 | $22.80 | |
| Median | $60,990 | $29.32 | |
| 75th | $74,470 | $35.80 | |
| 90th | $81,270 | $39.07 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Billings, MT | $63,550 |
| Bozeman, MT | $63,330 |
| Missoula, MT | $61,320 |
| Great Falls, MT | $60,850 |
| Helena, MT | $60,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 37. Kentucky | $61,560 |
| 38. North Dakota | $61,210 |
| 39. Iowa | $61,200 |
| 40. Montana | $60,990 |
| 41. Florida | $60,410 |
| 42. Kansas | $59,920 |
| 43. Louisiana | $59,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $29.32 ($60,990 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $60,990 against $72,040 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Montana rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Montana ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays secondary school teachers the most?
Billings, MT, with a median of $63,550 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.