How much does a special education teacher make in Montana?
$62,310a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Montana. That is $29.96 an hour or $5,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.96
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,750Median: $62,310Highest 10%: $82,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,750 | $18.63 | |
| 25th | $49,880 | $23.98 | |
| Median | $62,310 | $29.96 | |
| 75th | $75,330 | $36.22 | |
| 90th | $82,460 | $39.64 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $69,900 |
| Billings, MT | $63,320 |
| Missoula, MT | $62,560 |
| Great Falls, MT | $62,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 28. Wisconsin | $63,520 |
| 29. Nebraska | $63,460 |
| 30. Wyoming | $62,750 |
| 31. Montana | $62,310 |
| 32. Alabama | $62,210 |
| 33. South Carolina | $62,150 |
| 34. Maine | $61,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $29.96 ($62,310 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $62,310 against $74,260 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Montana rank for special education teacher pay?
Montana ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays special education teachers the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $69,900 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.