Preschool Teacher Salary in Montana
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Montana
$36,540
$17.57 an hour
10th percentile
$28,370
90th percentile
$49,550
Jobs (wage & salary)
960
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Montana was $36,540 in May 2025, $1,600 (4%) below the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $31,480 (25th percentile) and $44,950 (75th percentile).
Montana ranks 30 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,370 | $13.64 |
| 25th | $31,480 | $15.13 |
| 50th (median) | $36,540 | $17.57 |
| 75th | $44,950 | $21.61 |
| 90th | $49,550 | $23.82 |
| Mean (average) | $38,440 | $18.48 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Montana, BLS OEWS May 2025.