Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,720 -2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,830
90th percentile $76,390
Employed locally 50
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,830
    25th
    $46,040
    50th (median)
    $61,720
    75th
    $71,800
    90th
    $76,390

    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 Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34,570
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$55,880
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,130
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$28,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Montana is 2% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $39,830 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,040.