Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Montana

$29,840 $96,839
10th pct Median: $56,302 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$29,840
25th Percentile$40,537
50th (Median)$56,302
75th Percentile$77,697
90th (Top Earners)$96,839
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Montana median salary of $56,302 for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School has the purchasing power of approximately $51,891 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Montana's higher cost of living (COL index: 108.5) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make in Montana?
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Montana earn a median annual salary of $56,302 per year ($27.07/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $63,980.
Is Montana a good state for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School?
Montana pays slightly below the national average for special education teachers, secondary school. Cost of living in Montana is higher average (COL index: 108.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Montana?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 108.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $56,302 salary in Montana has the purchasing power of approximately $51,891 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Montana reduce real purchasing power.
How does Montana compare to neighboring states for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Montana

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Surgeons, All Other $259,178
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
7 Psychiatrists $219,822
8 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Montana

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the education sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree

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