Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Missoula, MT

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

Median annual salary $61,410 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,090
90th percentile $100,490
Employed locally 50
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,090
    25th
    $55,170
    50th (median)
    $61,410
    75th
    $78,560
    90th
    $100,490

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 87% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 13% 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
    Great Falls, MT $60,240

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,240
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,310
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,360
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$37,260
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$27,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Missoula, MT is 11.8% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,090 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,170.