Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Missoula, MT

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

Median annual salary $47,410 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,390
90th percentile $89,130
Employed locally 40
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,390
    25th
    $47,030
    50th (median)
    $47,410
    75th
    $62,310
    90th
    $89,130

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 67% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $64,200
    Helena, MT $51,010
    Bozeman, MT $50,680
    Billings, MT $46,590
    Great Falls, MT $44,520

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,240
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,310
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Kindergarten 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 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Missoula, MT is 22.8% below the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Missoula?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $38,390 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,030.