Elementary School Teacher Salary in Montana
Based on 5K+ workers in Montana
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (MT)
$57,530
$27.659/hr
vs National Average
$68,176
-15.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $78K
5K employed in Montana
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in Montana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,160 |
| 25th percentile | $46,830 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $57,530 |
| 75th percentile | $65,190 |
| 90th percentile | $78,450 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in Montana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,150 |
| 2023 | $61,080 |
| 2024 | $56,200 |
| 2025 | $57,530 |
| Year | Montana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,150 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $61,080 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $56,200 | $64,107 |
| 2025 | $57,530 | $68,176 |