Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Great Falls, MT

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

Median annual salary $60,240 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,130
90th percentile $76,230
Employed locally 90
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,130
    25th
    $47,390
    50th (median)
    $60,240
    75th
    $74,380
    90th
    $76,230

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 91% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 9% 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
    Billings, MT $62,510
    Missoula, MT $61,410

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Great Falls?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Great Falls, MT is 13.4% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $37,130 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,390.