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

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

Median annual salary $61,030 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,130
90th percentile $82,330
Employed locally 30
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,130
    25th
    $46,940
    50th (median)
    $61,030
    75th
    $77,280
    90th
    $82,330

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 70% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 30% 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
    Billings, MT $60,700
    Great Falls, MT $59,840
    Missoula, MT $57,320

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,920
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,920
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,310
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,400
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Bozeman, MT is 3.1% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $40,130 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,940.