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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Montana
- Billings$69,440
- Bozeman$66,510
- Missoula$62,310
- Great Falls$61,000
- Helena$58,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | $69,440 | $63,550 | $49,400 | $55,119 | 94 |
| Bozeman | $66,510 | $63,330 | $49,120 | $53,223 | 103 |
| Missoula | $62,310 | $61,320 | $47,980 | $50,074 | 96 |
| Great Falls | $61,000 | $60,850 | $47,580 | $49,083 | 97 |
| Helena | $58,190 | $60,520 | $48,000 | $46,957 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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