Early Childhood Education Jobs in Montana
Montana is known as the Big Sky state, and sports many national parks and a lot of open space. However, it’s not as lucrative as other states for those working in early childhood education. Preschool education administrators and child care workers are likely to find salaries close to the national average. Furthermore, pay is higher for child care workers in Missoula and Billings. However, for both elementary school special education and kindergarten teacher salaries, Montana ranks 44th in the nation.
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USC Rossier Online offers emerging and experienced education leaders multiple online graduate degree programs.
- The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) prepares aspiring teachers to encourage student success in the classroom
- The Master of Education (ME)in School Counseling prepares aspiring school counselors for licensure in grades K–12.
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Fordham University's online Master of Science in Teaching program prepares aspiring teachers (grades 1–6) for initial teaching certification or dual certification in teaching and special education.
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Rasmussen College, School of Education - Online 9-month ECE Certificate, Online Bachelor’s in ECE Leadership
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Capella University - Online Master's in Early Childhood Education
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Concordia University – Portland - Online MEd in Curriculum & Instruction with Concentration in Early Childhood Education
Montana Salary Rankings
in the US for Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare
in the US for Childcare Workers
in the US for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
in the US for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
in the US for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Early Childhood Jobs in Montana
| Occupation | Total Employed | Median Annual Salary | % of US Median | |
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| Childcare Workers | 2,350 | $18,860 |  97% |
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| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,130 | $23,590 | 87% |
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| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 1,120 | $32,540 | 78% |
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| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 600 | $40,140 | 80% |
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| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | 510 | $42,840 | 80% |
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| Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare | 110 | $41,030 | 93% |
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City-Level Job Stats
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Statistics for Childcare Workers
| Location | Total Employed | Median Annual Salary | % of US Median | |
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| Missoula, MT | 560 | $18,440 | 95% |
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| Billings, MT | 380 | $18,320 | 94% |
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| Great Falls, MT | 220 | $18,920 | 97% |
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Statistics for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
| Location | Total Employed | Median Annual Salary | % of US Median | |
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| Billings, MT | 100 | $44,460 | 89% |
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Statistics for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
| Location | Total Employed | Median Annual Salary | % of US Median | |
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| Billings, MT | 300 | $24,500 | 90% |
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| Great Falls, MT | 120 | $20,410 | 75% |
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Data source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012
