How much does a teaching assistant make in Montana?
$34,750a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Montana. That is $16.71 an hour or $2,896 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.71
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,950Median: $34,750Highest 10%: $45,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,950 | $11.51 | |
| 25th | $29,390 | $14.13 | |
| Median | $34,750 | $16.71 | |
| 75th | $37,510 | $18.03 | |
| 90th | $45,430 | $21.84 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $37,670 |
| Missoula, MT | $35,710 |
| Helena, MT | $35,210 |
| Great Falls, MT | $34,830 |
| Billings, MT | $32,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 29. Idaho | $35,560 |
| 30. Nebraska | $35,160 |
| 31. Michigan | $35,110 |
| 32. Montana | $34,750 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $34,740 |
| 34. Florida | $34,430 |
| 35. Indiana | $33,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $16.71 ($34,750 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $34,750 against $36,780 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Montana rank for teaching assistant pay?
Montana ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays teaching assistants the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $37,670 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.