Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Montana
The median elementary school teachers, except special education in Montana earns $57,530 a year, 10% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,751 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $38,160
- 25th percentile
- $46,830
- Median percentile
- $57,530
- 75th percentile
- $65,190
- 90th percentile
- $78,450
Based on 4,960 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$45,011 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $57,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,724 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,401 |
| Montana income tax (approx.) | −$3,394 |
| Monthly take-home | $3,751 |
| Every two weeks | $1,731 |
Does it go far here?
$60,785Median pay in Montana is worth this at average US prices (local price level 94.6 vs 100).
29%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,081 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Montana
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $438,850 |
| Chief Executives | $182,340 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $146,030 |
| Pharmacists | $142,080 |
| Physician Assistants | $141,470 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $137,210 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,860 |
| Financial Managers | $131,060 |
All elementary school teachers, except special education salaries · Take-home pay in Montana