What are the main factors that influence a Classroom Teacher's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Classroom Teacher?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Classroom Teacher roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Classroom Teacher's salary?

A Classroom Teacher's salary grows with experience: starting around $47,812 for beginners, reaching about $50,800 at mid-level, and approach $53,638 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Classroom Teacher?

Classroom Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Classroom Teacher roles are District of Columbia $59,576, California $59,350, Massachusetts $58,559. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Classroom Teacher roles make?

Salaries for Classroom Teacher level roles vary by specialization: Elementary Classroom Teacher: $61,943; Classroom Therapist: $57,072; Kindergarten Classroom Teacher: $55,700; Teacher Kindergarten: $55,628; Classroom Monitor: $52,716.

Classroom Teacher Salary in Montana

How much does a Classroom Teacher make in Montana?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Classroom Teacher in Montana is $50,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Classroom Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,089
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,354 to $57,232
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,575

10% $36,575

50% (Median) $50,800

90% $63,089

Classroom Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,232	$4,769	$1,101	$28
Average	$50,800	$4,233	$977	$24
25th Percentile	$43,354	$3,613	$834	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Classroom Teacher Salaries

A Classroom Teacher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Classroom Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Classroom Teacher's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $47,812
Early Career (1-2 years): $48,040
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,800
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $53,448
Expert (over 8 years): $53,638

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Classroom Teacher	$47,812
Intermediate Level Classroom Teacher	$48,040
Senior Level Classroom Teacher	$50,800
Specialist Level Classroom Teacher	$53,448
Expert Level Classroom Teacher	$53,638

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How Do Classroom Teacher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Classroom Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,576.
California: $59,350.
Massachusetts: $58,559.

District of Columbia $59,576 California $59,350 Massachusetts $58,559 Washington $58,343 New Jersey $58,322 Alaska $58,247 Connecticut $57,504 New York $57,203

Hawaii $56,239 Rhode Island $55,788 Maryland $55,481 Minnesota $55,061 Colorado $54,900 Illinois $54,846 Oregon $54,641 Delaware $54,491

New Hampshire $54,396 Virginia $54,184 Pennsylvania $53,565 Nevada $53,253 North Dakota $53,151 Michigan $52,990 Wisconsin $52,930 Vermont $52,812

Texas $52,484 Maine $52,462 Arizona $52,430 Ohio $52,392 Georgia $51,897 Indiana $51,650 Wyoming $51,601 Utah $51,526

Iowa $51,494 Kansas $51,235 Louisiana $51,160 North Carolina $51,133 Missouri $51,122 Florida $50,913 Montana $50,800 Nebraska $50,692

Kentucky $50,633 South Carolina $50,418 Tennessee $50,283 Idaho $50,229 New Mexico $49,836 Oklahoma $49,750 Alabama $49,433 South Dakota $48,900

Arkansas $48,610 West Virginia $48,454 Mississippi $47,985

Top Paying Cities for Classroom Teachers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Absarokee: $50,490
Acton: $51,713
Ashland: $50,451

Absarokee, MT $50,490 Acton, MT $51,713 Ashland, MT $50,451 Ballantine, MT $51,634 Bearcreek, MT $50,483 Belfry, MT $50,534 Bighorn, MT $50,369 Big Timber, MT $50,448

Birney, MT $50,416 Boyd, MT $50,945 Bridger, MT $50,747 Broadview, MT $51,426 Busby, MT $50,473 Clyde Park, MT $50,457 Columbus, MT $50,872 Cooke City, MT $50,359

Crow Agency, MT $50,516 Custer, MT $50,529 Decker, MT $50,464 Edgar, MT $51,521 Emigrant, MT $50,453 Fishtail, MT $50,410 Fromberg, MT $51,317 Gardiner, MT $50,455

Garryowen, MT $50,496 Grass Range, MT $50,402 Greycliff, MT $50,451 Hardin, MT $50,936 Fort Smith, MT $50,778 Harlowton, MT $50,430 Huntley, MT $51,888 Hysham, MT $50,394

Ingomar, MT $50,299 Joliet, MT $51,323 Lame Deer, MT $50,503 Laurel, MT $51,873 Lavina, MT $50,571 Livingston, MT $50,513 Lodge Grass, MT $50,525 Mc Leod, MT $50,343

Martinsdale, MT $50,376 Melstone, MT $50,394 Melville, MT $50,356 Molt, MT $51,567 Mosby, MT $50,325 Musselshell, MT $50,377 Nye, MT $50,404 Otter, MT $50,453

Park City, MT $51,517 Pompeys Pillar, MT $51,313 Pray, MT $50,427 Pryor, MT $51,342 Rapelje, MT $50,748 Red Lodge, MT $50,494 Reed Point, MT $50,431 Roberts, MT $50,707

Roscoe, MT $50,394 Roundup, MT $50,490 Ryegate, MT $50,385 Saint Xavier, MT $50,732 Sanders, MT $50,456 Sand Springs, MT $50,330 Shawmut, MT $50,369 Shepherd, MT $51,661

Silver Gate, MT $50,494 Springdale, MT $50,420 Sumatra, MT $50,330 Teigen, MT $50,404 Two Dot, MT $50,364 Wilsall, MT $50,408 Winnett, MT $50,367 Worden, MT $51,249

Wyola, MT $50,547 Billings, MT $51,933 Baker, MT $50,627 Wolf Point, MT $50,454 Antelope, MT $50,515 Bainville, MT $50,689 Brockton, MT $50,428 Brockway, MT $50,358

Circle, MT $50,397 Crane, MT $50,724 Culbertson, MT $50,539 Dagmar, MT $50,563 Fairview, MT $50,710 Flaxville, MT $50,389 Fort Peck, MT $50,365 Frazer, MT $50,423

Froid, MT $50,471 Glasgow, MT $50,450 Saint Marie, MT $50,664 Glentana, MT $50,365 Hinsdale, MT $50,354 Homestead, MT $50,471 Lambert, MT $50,441 Larslan, MT $50,358

Medicine Lake, MT $50,464 Nashua, MT $50,423 Opheim, MT $50,350 Outlook, MT $50,426 Peerless, MT $50,360 Plentywood, MT $50,506 Poplar, MT $50,463 Raymond, MT $50,468

Redstone, MT $50,362 Reserve, MT $50,411 Richey, MT $50,382 Richland, MT $50,354 Saco, MT $50,383 Savage, MT $50,532 Scobey, MT $50,428 Sidney, MT $50,722

Vandalia, MT $50,378 Vida, MT $50,394 Westby, MT $50,553 Whitetail, MT $50,353 Miles City, MT $50,458 Alzada, MT $50,414 Angela, MT $50,323 Alberton, MT $50,398

Arlee, MT $50,417 Bonner, MT $50,400 Charlo, MT $50,432 Clinton, MT $50,434 Condon, MT $50,344 Conner, MT $50,443 Corvallis, MT $50,510 Darby, MT $50,347

De Borgia, MT $50,242 Dixon, MT $50,387 Drummond, MT $50,414 Florence, MT $50,498 Frenchtown, MT $50,478 Grantsdale, MT $50,483 Hall, MT $50,404 Hamilton, MT $50,484

Pinesdale, MT $50,600 Haugan, MT $50,230 Helmville, MT $50,306 Heron, MT $50,249 Hot Springs, MT $50,341 Huson, MT $50,411 Lolo, MT $50,468 Lonepine, MT $50,359

Milltown, MT $50,596 Noxon, MT $50,229 Ovando, MT $50,300 Pablo, MT $50,612 Paradise, MT $50,416 Philipsburg, MT $50,404 Plains, MT $50,376 Polson, MT $50,455

Ravalli, MT $50,422 Ronan, MT $50,461 Saint Ignatius, MT $50,449 Saint Regis, MT $50,341 Saltese, MT $50,210 Seeley Lake, MT $50,428 Stevensville, MT $50,508 Sula, MT $50,329

Superior, MT $50,378 Thompson Falls, MT $50,306 Trout Creek, MT $50,259 Victor, MT $50,477 Kalispell, MT $50,498 Big Arm, MT $50,432 Bigfork, MT $50,429 Columbia Falls, MT $50,493

Coram, MT $50,428 Dayton, MT $50,439 Elmo, MT $50,379 Essex, MT $50,347 Eureka, MT $50,443 Fortine, MT $50,394 Hungry Horse, MT $50,552 Kila, MT $50,388

Lake Mc Donald, MT $50,434 Lakeside, MT $50,471 Libby, MT $50,367 Marion, MT $50,360 Martin City, MT $50,470 Olney, MT $50,353 Polebridge, MT $50,265 Proctor, MT $50,365

Rexford, MT $50,402 Rollins, MT $50,395 Somers, MT $50,465 Stryker, MT $50,344 Trego, MT $50,381 Troy, MT $50,229 West Glacier, MT $50,280 Whitefish, MT $50,468

Bloomfield, MT $50,409 Boyes, MT $50,426 Broadus, MT $50,441 Brusett, MT $50,360 Capitol, MT $50,320 Cohagen, MT $50,341 Colstrip, MT $50,546 Ekalaka, MT $50,429

Fallon, MT $50,482 Forsyth, MT $50,415 Glendive, MT $50,582 Hammond, MT $50,394 Hathaway, MT $50,450 Ismay, MT $50,409 Jordan, MT $50,371 Kinsey, MT $50,431

Lindsay, MT $50,367 Mildred, MT $50,482 Olive, MT $50,378 Plevna, MT $50,525 Powderville, MT $50,328 Rosebud, MT $50,353 Terry, MT $50,386 Volborg, MT $50,354

Wibaux, MT $50,562 Willard, MT $50,542 Great Falls, MT $48,281 Malmstrom A F B, MT $48,281 Augusta, MT $50,352 Babb, MT $50,370 Belt, MT $48,874 Black Eagle, MT $48,281

Brady, MT $49,874 Browning, MT $50,438 Buffalo, MT $50,399 Bynum, MT $50,393 Carter, MT $49,120 Cascade, MT $49,799 Choteau, MT $50,394 Coffee Creek, MT $50,398

Conrad, MT $50,440 Cut Bank, MT $50,406 Denton, MT $50,386 Dupuyer, MT $50,347 Dutton, MT $49,303 East Glacier Park, MT $50,325 Ethridge, MT $50,341 Fairfield, MT $49,996

Floweree, MT $48,383 Forest Grove, MT $50,378 Fort Benton, MT $50,031 Fort Shaw, MT $48,942 Galata, MT $50,354 Geraldine, MT $50,376 Geyser, MT $50,013 Heart Butte, MT $50,437

Highwood, MT $48,944 Hilger, MT $50,398 Hobson, MT $50,405 Judith Gap, MT $50,395 Kevin, MT $50,387 Ledger, MT $50,365 Lewistown, MT $50,487 Loma, MT $50,375

Lothair, MT $50,371 Moccasin, MT $50,408 Monarch, MT $49,850 Moore, MT $50,436 Neihart, MT $50,222 Oilmont, MT $50,361 Pendroy, MT $50,347 Power, MT $48,753

Raynesford, MT $49,792 Roy, MT $50,352 Sand Coulee, MT $48,281 Shelby, MT $50,441 Simms, MT $49,323 Stanford, MT $50,402 Stockett, MT $48,779 Sunburst, MT $50,405

Sun River, MT $48,689 Sweet Grass, MT $50,374 Biddle, MT $50,458 Ulm, MT $48,305 Valier, MT $50,398 Vaughn, MT $48,481 Winifred, MT $50,380 Havre, MT $50,475

Big Sandy, MT $50,390 Box Elder, MT $50,490 Chester, MT $50,397 Chinook, MT $50,406 Dodson, MT $50,387 Gildford, MT $50,379 Harlem, MT $50,448 Hays, MT $50,469

Hingham, MT $50,379 Hogeland, MT $50,371 Inverness, MT $50,367 Joplin, MT $50,379 Kremlin, MT $50,378 Lloyd, MT $50,304 Loring, MT $50,351 Malta, MT $50,414

Rudyard, MT $50,391 Turner, MT $50,383 Whitewater, MT $50,360 Whitlash, MT $50,326 Zortman, MT $50,419 Zurich, MT $50,350 Helena, MT $48,141 Basin, MT $49,193

Boulder, MT $49,732 Canyon Creek, MT $48,678 Clancy, MT $48,223 East Helena, MT $48,109 Fort Harrison, MT $48,109 Jefferson City, MT $48,569 Lincoln, MT $50,392 Marysville, MT $48,619

Radersburg, MT $49,812 Ringling, MT $50,335 Toston, MT $50,003 Townsend, MT $49,262 White Sulphur Springs, MT $50,188 Winston, MT $48,669 Wolf Creek, MT $49,696 Butte, MT $50,390

Alder, MT $50,372 Anaconda, MT $50,501 Avon, MT $49,158 Belgrade, MT $50,561 Bozeman, MT $50,593 Big Sky, MT $50,556 Cameron, MT $50,339 Cardwell, MT $50,448

Deer Lodge, MT $50,083 Dell, MT $50,201 Dillon, MT $50,411 Divide, MT $50,397 Elliston, MT $48,748 Ennis, MT $50,479 Gallatin Gateway, MT $50,450 Garrison, MT $49,836

Glen, MT $50,395 Gold Creek, MT $50,168 Harrison, MT $50,462 Jackson, MT $50,266 Lima, MT $50,237 Mc Allister, MT $50,469 Manhattan, MT $50,547 Melrose, MT $50,401

Norris, MT $50,400 Polaris, MT $50,340 Pony, MT $50,473 Ramsay, MT $50,499 Sheridan, MT $50,490 Silver Star, MT $50,489 Three Forks, MT $50,507 Twin Bridges, MT $50,447

Virginia City, MT $50,465 Warm Springs, MT $50,494 West Yellowstone, MT $50,437 Whitehall, MT $50,500 Willow Creek, MT $50,485 Wisdom, MT $50,278 Wise River, MT $50,366 Missoula, MT $50,672

Classroom Teacher Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Classroom Teacher roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Classroom Teacher positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Classroom Teacher as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Classroom Teacher

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$60,959	$29.0	20%
Software & Networking	$60,959	$29.0	20%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$55,880	$27.0	10%

Classroom Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Classroom Teacher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$43,354

Average $50,800/year

$57,232

$3,613

Average $4,233/month

$4,769

$834

Average $977/week

$1,101

$21

Average $24/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,232	$4,769	$1,101	$28
Average	$50,800	$4,233	$977	$24
25th Percentile	$43,354	$3,613	$834	$21

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