Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Billings, MT

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

Median annual salary $62,510 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,360
90th percentile $97,450
Employed locally 90
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,360
    25th
    $61,940
    50th (median)
    $62,510
    75th
    $75,210
    90th
    $97,450

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 84% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $74,700
    Bozeman, MT $69,900
    Missoula, MT $61,410
    Great Falls, MT $60,240

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,450
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,910
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Billings?

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

    Is Billings above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Billings, MT is 10.2% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Billings?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,360 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,940.