What is the median salary for Elementary School Teachers in Montana?

According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers in Montana is $56,200.

How does Montana compare to the national median for Elementary School Teachers?

The Montana median is -17.2% versus the BLS national figure of $67,847.

What is the salary range for Elementary School Teachers in Montana?

BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $37,080 and the 90th-percentile at $80,100, which captures most full-time workers in the role.

Is Elementary School Teachers a growing field?

BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -2.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.

What education is required for Elementary School Teachers?

BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Elementary School Teachers Salary in Montana

Median annual$56,200

Mean annual$58,300

Range (10th to 90th)$37,080 to $80,100

Montana employment4,510

State vs national-17.2% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Montana elementary school teachers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

The middle 50% of workers earn between $45,850 and $67,820, with a median of $56,200.

Real disclosed salaries

Elementary School Teachers in Montana: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 13 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $42,677. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

Level	Filings	Median offer
Level I — entry	2	$56,046

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Elementary School Teachers in Montana. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
County of Rosebud School District 32J	Elementary School Teacher/Health & Wellness Committee Chair	3	$42,677
Harlem School District 12	Elementary School Teacher	2	$45,000
Brockton School District 55 & 55F	K-8 Teacher	2	$56,046
Brockton School District 55 -55F	Elementary Teacher	1	$56,776
Shelby Public School District 14	Elementary School Teacher	1	$53,215
Ashland School District 32J	Elementary School Teacher/Health & Wellness Committee Chair	1	$42,677
HILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 16A	ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER	1	$41,615
COUNTY OF PHILLIPS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 14	ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER	1	$32,700
Lockwood School District No 26	Elementary Classroom Teacher	1	$41,615

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

Elementary Teacher at Brockton School District 55 -55F
$56,776
BrocktonDecided Nov 19, 2025I-200-25316-399636
Elementary School Teacher/Health & Wellness Committee Chair at County of Rosebud School District 32J
$42,677
ASHLANDDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-376799
Elementary School Teacher at Shelby Public School District 14
$53,215
LedgerDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-362449
Elementary School Teacher/Health & Wellness Committee Chair at Ashland School District 32J
$42,677
AshlandDecided Aug 27, 2025I-200-25232-255552
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER at HILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 16A
$41,615
HAVREDecided Aug 18, 2025I-200-25223-233058
Elementary School Teacher at Harlem School District 12
$45,000
HarlemDecided Aug 12, 2025I-200-25217-221994
Elementary School Teacher at Harlem School District 12
$45,000
HarlemDecided Aug 8, 2025I-200-25213-216108
K-8 Teacher at Brockton School District 55 & 55F
$57,000
BrocktonWage Level IDecided Jun 27, 2025I-200-25173-118700

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Elementary School Teachers pay by experience level in Montana

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Specialties

Elementary School Teachers specialties in Montana

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 9 certified offers. The most common variant is Elementary School Teacher at a median of $45,000.

Specialty	Top employer	Filings	Median offer
Elementary School Teacher	Harlem School District 12	5	$45,000
Elementary School Teacher/Health & Wellness Committee Chair	County of Rosebud School District 32J	4	$42,677

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Montana over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Montana2023 to 2024

Typical entry

Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency

Top skills (O*NET)

Oral Expression
Ability
4.6 / 5
Education and Training
Knowledge
4.5 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
4.4 / 5
Speaking
Basic skill
4.3 / 5
Instructing
Technical
4.3 / 5
Learning Strategies
Cross-functional
4.1 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

01
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
02
Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
03
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
04
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
05
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
06
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
07
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
08
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

-2.0%

Projected annual openings

—

BLS outlook

Declining

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Elementary School Teachers in Montana?: According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers in Montana is $56,200.
How does Montana compare to the national median for Elementary School Teachers?: The Montana median is -17.2% versus the BLS national figure of $67,847.
What is the salary range for Elementary School Teachers in Montana?: BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $37,080 and the 90th-percentile at $80,100, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Elementary School Teachers a growing field?: BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -2.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Elementary School Teachers?: BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.