How much does a substitute teacher make in Montana?
$28,050a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Montana. That is $13.49 an hour or $2,338 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.49
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,930Median: $28,050Highest 10%: $38,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,930 | $11.02 | |
| 25th | $26,590 | $12.78 | |
| Median | $28,050 | $13.49 | |
| 75th | $30,830 | $14.82 | |
| 90th | $38,230 | $18.38 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Billings, MT | $30,250 |
| Bozeman, MT | $29,880 |
| Missoula, MT | $29,310 |
| Helena, MT | $27,700 |
| Great Falls, MT | $26,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 41. Kentucky | $29,730 |
| 42. Tennessee | $29,500 |
| 43. Arkansas | $29,230 |
| 44. Montana | $28,050 |
| 45. South Dakota | $27,840 |
| 46. Louisiana | $27,370 |
| 47. Alabama | $25,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $13.49 ($28,050 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $28,050 against $41,670 nationally, 33% less.
Where does Montana rank for substitute teacher pay?
Montana ranks 44 of 50 states.
Which city in Montana pays substitute teachers the most?
Billings, MT, with a median of $30,250 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.