Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Great Falls, MT

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

Median annual salary $59,840 -5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,680
90th percentile $81,320
Employed locally 30
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,680
    25th
    $44,320
    50th (median)
    $59,840
    75th
    $74,260
    90th
    $81,320

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 90% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 10% 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
    Billings, MT $60,700
    Missoula, MT $57,320

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,250
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,900
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,420
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,420
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,270
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Great Falls, MT is 5% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $40,680 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,320.