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Special Education Teacher Salary in Montana (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $46,534/year ($3,878/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 44th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 560 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $57,630 a year — though pay ranges from $42,890 for newcomers to $78,930 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,910 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 560 Special Education Teacher jobs in Montana (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $57,630 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 $46,534 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $57,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,736 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,409 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,952 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,534 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,878 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Montana?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Montana is $57,630 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,910 and $75,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Montana?
- On the median salary of $57,630, a single filer in Montana takes home about $46,534 per year ($3,878 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 560 Special Education 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.