Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $57,040 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,630
90th percentile $77,350
Employed locally 290
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,630
    25th
    $46,020
    50th (median)
    $57,040
    75th
    $74,850
    90th
    $77,350

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 77% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 23% 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
    Great Falls, MT $56,900
    Sumter, SC $55,870
    Missoula, MT $50,310
    Bozeman, MT $49,920

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,500
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,080
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,610
    Instructional Coordinators $59,230
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $48,470
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Helena, MT is 8.5% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $36,630 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,020.