How much does a special education teacher make in Montana?
$63,960a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Montana. That is $30.75 an hour or $5,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.75
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,050Median: $63,960Highest 10%: $80,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,050 | $20.22 | |
| 25th | $51,230 | $24.63 | |
| Median | $63,960 | $30.75 | |
| 75th | $76,840 | $36.94 | |
| 90th | $80,690 | $38.79 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Billings, MT | $63,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 21. New Hampshire | $66,760 |
| 22. Colorado | $66,130 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $65,840 |
| 24. Montana | $63,960 |
| 25. Virginia | $63,820 |
| 26. Minnesota | $63,630 |
| 27. Iowa | $63,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $30.75 ($63,960 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $63,960 against $66,810 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Montana rank for special education teacher pay?
Montana ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays special education teachers the most?
Billings, MT, with a median of $63,960 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.