Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in East-Central Montana

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

Median annual salary $58,320 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $34,080
90th percentile $78,020
Employed locally 80
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,080
    25th
    $37,080
    50th (median)
    $58,320
    75th
    $63,090
    90th
    $78,020

    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

    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, Secondary School make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in East-Central Montana is 16.2% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $34,080 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,080.