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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Montana

The median pay for a psychology teachers, postsecondary in Montana is $79,370/year ($null/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $136K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Montana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$79K
Median annual
$/hr
Hourly rate
$51K
Entry level (10th %)
$136K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $79K get you in Montana?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,054/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,129/mo
Rent as % of take-home22.3% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$81,825/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,925/mo

About psychology teachers, postsecondaries

U.S. employed: 70
Category: Education

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Montana

Bar chart showing Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $51,400, 25th percentile $61,770, median $79,370, 75th percentile $105,960, 90th percentile $136,020. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$51K25th$62KMedian$79K75th$106K90th$136K
Bar chart showing Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $51,400, 25th percentile $61,770, median $79,370, 75th percentile $105,960, 90th percentile $136,020. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level psychology teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $79K. Top earners bring in $136K or more, a $85K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do psychology teachers, postsecondaries make in Montana?

The median is $79,370 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,400, and experienced psychology teachers, postsecondaries can clear $136,020. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $79K enough to live in Montana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,054/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 22.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a psychology teachers, postsecondary salary go in Montana?

Montana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median psychology teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $81,825 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do psychology teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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