How much does a teacher and instructor make in Montana?
$48,890a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Montana. That is $23.50 an hour or $4,074 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.50
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,360Median: $48,890Highest 10%: $97,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,360 | $14.60 | |
| 25th | $43,590 | $20.96 | |
| Median | $48,890 | $23.50 | |
| 75th | $73,320 | $35.25 | |
| 90th | $97,990 | $47.11 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Billings, MT | $47,370 |
| Helena, MT | $46,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 46. North Carolina | $50,000 |
| 47. Tennessee | $50,000 |
| 48. Indiana | $48,960 |
| 49. Montana | $48,890 |
| 50. Arkansas | $41,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $23.50 ($48,890 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $48,890 against $66,140 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Montana rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Montana ranks 49 of 50 states.
Which city in Montana pays teacher and instructors the most?
Billings, MT, with a median of $47,370 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.