Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Great Falls, MT

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

Median annual salary $59,420 -8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,030
90th percentile $76,030
Employed locally 280
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,030
    25th
    $45,820
    50th (median)
    $59,420
    75th
    $73,590
    90th
    $76,030

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 90% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 10% below the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $75,390
    Bozeman, MT $62,610
    Billings, MT $61,500
    Sumter, SC $60,030
    Missoula, MT $58,410
    Helena, MT $57,610

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,250
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,900
    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 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Great Falls?

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

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Great Falls, MT is 8% below the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $37,030 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,820.