Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $73,080 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,360
90th percentile $79,030
Employed locally 270
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,360
    25th
    $57,920
    50th (median)
    $73,080
    75th
    $77,470
    90th
    $79,030

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 99% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $71,960
    Great Falls, MT $65,420
    Bozeman, MT $65,310
    Billings, MT $60,910
    Missoula, MT $60,360
    Sumter, SC $56,210

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57,040
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,500
    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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical 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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Helena, MT is 16.1% above the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Helena?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $44,360 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,920.