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

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

Median annual salary $50,310 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,600
90th percentile $81,230
Employed locally 410
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,600
    25th
    $46,100
    50th (median)
    $50,310
    75th
    $73,340
    90th
    $81,230

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 71% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 29% 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
    Great Falls, MT $56,900
    Sumter, SC $55,870
    Bozeman, MT $49,920

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,360
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,260
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,830
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $126,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Missoula, MT is 19.3% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $36,600 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,100.