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Preschool Teacher Salary in Montana (2026)
$17.57 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,579/year ($2,548/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 960 Preschool Teacher jobs in Montana (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $36,540 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 $30,579 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $36,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,205 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,795 |
| Montana state income tax | −$961 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,579 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,548 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Montana?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Montana is $36,540 per year ($17.57 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,480 and $44,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Montana?
- On the median salary of $36,540, a single filer in Montana takes home about $30,579 per year ($2,548 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 960 Preschool 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.