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Teaching Assistant Salary in Montana (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $29,225/year ($2,435/month) for a single filer
Teaching Assistant pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,930 Teaching Assistant jobs in Montana (occupation code 25-9045, “Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Teaching Assistant salary of $34,750 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 $29,225 — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
| Gross (median) | $34,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,990 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,658 |
| Montana state income tax | −$877 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,225 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,435 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Teaching Assistant make in Montana?
- The median Teaching Assistant salary in Montana is $34,750 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,390 and $37,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Teaching Assistant in Montana?
- On the median salary of $34,750, a single filer in Montana takes home about $29,225 per year ($2,435 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.9%.
- How many Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 3,930 Teaching Assistant 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.