Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,240 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,020
90th percentile $78,530
Employed locally 140
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,020
    25th
    $43,430
    50th (median)
    $51,240
    75th
    $73,270
    90th
    $78,530

    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

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,550
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,350
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56,470
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$27,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,220
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in East-Central Montana?

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

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in East-Central Montana is 18.7% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $39,020 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,430.