Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,530 -13% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,460
90th percentile $79,580
Employed locally 40
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,460
    25th
    $46,360
    50th (median)
    $60,530
    75th
    $77,520
    90th
    $79,580

    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 Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,570
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,880
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,130
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Southwest Montana is 13% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $38,460 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,360.