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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Montana (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $46,458/year ($3,872/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,960 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Montana (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $57,530 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,458 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $57,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,724 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,401 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,947 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,458 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,872 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in Montana?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in Montana is $57,530 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,830 and $65,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in Montana?
- On the median salary of $57,530, a single filer in Montana takes home about $46,458 per year ($3,872 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 4,960 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Montana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Montana.