How much does a special education teacher make in Montana?
$57,630a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Montana. That is $27.71 an hour or $4,803 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.71
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,890Median: $57,630Highest 10%: $78,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,890 | $20.62 | |
| 25th | $43,910 | $21.11 | |
| Median | $57,630 | $27.71 | |
| 75th | $75,310 | $36.21 | |
| 90th | $78,930 | $37.95 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Billings, MT | $63,000 |
| Missoula, MT | $44,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 41. Indiana | $58,760 |
| 42. North Carolina | $58,260 |
| 43. North Dakota | $57,950 |
| 44. Montana | $57,630 |
| 45. Missouri | $57,260 |
| 46. Arizona | $56,030 |
| 47. Arkansas | $54,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $27.71 ($57,630 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $57,630 against $65,120 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Montana rank for special education teacher pay?
Montana ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays special education teachers the most?
Billings, MT, with a median of $63,000 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.