Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Montana
In Montana, teaching assistants, postsecondaries earn $29,160 at the median — $null an hour. The range runs from $21K at the entry level to $58K 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.
So what does $29K get you in Montana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Montana
Entry-level teaching assistants, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $21K. Mid-career wages sit at $29K. Top earners bring in $58K or more, a $37K spread from bottom to top.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do teaching assistants, postsecondaries make in Montana?
The median is $29,160 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $21,420, and experienced teaching assistants, postsecondaries can clear $58,260. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $29K enough to live in Montana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,065/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 54.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a teaching assistants, 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 teaching assistants, postsecondary salary is worth about $30,062 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do teaching assistants, 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.