Montana Teaching Salaries

Montana Teacher Salary Information

Montana Teaching Salaries have been slowly but surely climbing back up the ranks. It should always be taken into consideration the relative expense for living compared to other states. In Montana's case, their jump of 3.5% in average teaching salary and move from 49th to 45th in state ranking of teaching salaries from 2005 to 2006 is that much greater.

Montana has shown a new found enthusiasm for public education in the past few years. Stand Up for Education has embodied this new strength toward supporting Montana's future.

Stand Up for Education, originating from the MEA-MFT organization, highlighted the necessity of supporting Montana's public education. Montana was recognized nationally for their efforts.

"Through Stand Up For Education, MEA-MFT produced a powerful video spelling out the problems caused by inadequate state funding of public k-12 schools and higher education. MEA-MFT showed the video at community meetings across the state in March, April, and May of 2002. Thousands of Montanans attended the meetings and heard a message of hope and empowerment: we can and will save our excellent public schools and universities from inadequate state funding."
-MEA-MFT news

Montana is now encouraging teachers to join the ranks with greater starting salaries and options for educational advancement and salary growth.

With each advanced degree granted, your Montana Teaching Salary can grow significantly.

As you can see below, you can greatly increase your earning potential as a Montana Teacher if you acquire an advanced degree such as a Master's degree or a Doctorate degree.

** Salaries are from the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 Great Falls Public Schools Teaching Salary Schedule