How much does a social worker make in Montana?
$51,650a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Montana. That is $24.83 an hour or $4,304 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.83
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,600Median: $51,650Highest 10%: $92,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,600 | $17.60 | |
| 25th | $45,020 | $21.64 | |
| Median | $51,650 | $24.83 | |
| 75th | $60,400 | $29.04 | |
| 90th | $92,600 | $44.52 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Helena, MT | $60,190 |
| Great Falls, MT | $59,570 |
| Bozeman, MT | $59,300 |
| Billings, MT | $58,860 |
| Missoula, MT | $47,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 45. Maine | $60,280 |
| 46. Ohio | $59,780 |
| 47. Florida | $58,550 |
| 48. Montana | $51,650 |
| 49. Tennessee | $51,460 |
| 50. Arkansas | $47,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $24.83 ($51,650 a year).
Do social workers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $51,650 against $71,900 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Montana rank for social worker pay?
Montana ranks 48 of 50 states.
Which city in Montana pays social workers the most?
Helena, MT, with a median of $60,190 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.