Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Montana
$34,820avg. a year
Annual salary · 3,930 employed
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Montana earn an average of $34,820 a year. That is $3,470 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $38,290. The best-paying metro area is Bozeman, MT at $38,570.
$34,750Median pay
$34,820Average yearly
+28%Avg. pay since 2020
#32Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Montana metro areas
Average pay for teaching assistants, except postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
1390 jobs
Bozeman, MT
$38,570
a year
2250 jobs
Helena, MT
$36,190
a year
3430 jobs
Missoula, MT
$34,790
a year
4300 jobs
Great Falls, MT
$34,330
a year
5630 jobs
Billings, MT
$33,460
a year
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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Montana, charted
Pay over time
Montana, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Montana teaching assistants, except postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · Montana highlighted · tap a state
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Montana vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $38,290 | – |
| Montana | $34,820 | – |
| North Dakota | $38,830 | – |
| Idaho | $36,330 | – |
| Wyoming | $35,410 | – |
| South Dakota | $29,520 | – |
Related jobs in Montana
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,150
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,550
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,240
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30,060
- Instructional Coordinators$65,810
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$37,990
Average pay, Montana, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make in Montana?
The average is $34,820 a year, and the median is $34,750. That is $3,470 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $38,290.
Where in Montana do they earn the most?
Bozeman, MT ($38,570), followed by Helena, MT ($36,190). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Billings, MT ($33,460).
How does Montana rank?
Montana ranks #32 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-9045. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national teaching assistants, except postsecondary page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.