Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $56,900 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,100
90th percentile $78,490
Employed locally 290
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,100
    25th
    $44,610
    50th (median)
    $56,900
    75th
    $72,790
    90th
    $78,490

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 86% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $74,660
    Billings, MT $59,450
    Helena, MT $57,040
    Sumter, SC $55,870
    Missoula, MT $50,310
    Bozeman, MT $49,920

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,250
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,420
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,420
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$28,270
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,830
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Great Falls, MT is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Great Falls, MT is 8.7% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Great Falls?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $37,100 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,610.