Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Billings, MT

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

Median annual salary $60,700 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,010
90th percentile $99,490
Employed locally 110
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,010
    25th
    $47,930
    50th (median)
    $60,700
    75th
    $76,060
    90th
    $99,490

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 81% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $63,620
    Bozeman, MT $61,030
    Great Falls, MT $59,840
    Missoula, MT $57,320

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,450
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,910
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Billings?

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

    Is Billings above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Billings, MT is 3.7% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Billings?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $42,010 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,930.