Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $69,560 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,970
90th percentile $77,650
Employed locally 30
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,970
    25th
    $52,220
    50th (median)
    $69,560
    75th
    $74,910
    90th
    $77,650

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 94% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $64,960
    Billings, MT $61,840

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,040
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,500
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,080
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,610
    Instructional Coordinators $59,230
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $48,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Helena?

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

    Is Helena above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Helena, MT is 7.2% above the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Helena?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $48,970 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,220.