SOC 21-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Child, Family, and School Social Workers — Montana
Montana · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Montana is $56,780 per year, close to the national median of $59,550 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Montana is $56,780 per year, close to the national median of $59,550 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $45,380 and $59,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,250 and the ninetieth at $72,000.
Employment stands at 1,250, or 2.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Montana ranks number 28th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Helena records the highest median at $60,280. Of the 604 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 319th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,250 | −34.1% |
| 25th | $45,380 | −23.8% |
| Median (50th) | $56,780 | −4.7% |
| 75th | $59,520 | −0.1% |
| 90th | $72,000 | +20.9% |
| Mean | $54,100 | −9.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helena | $60,280 | 130 | |
| 2 | Great Falls | $58,810 | 120 | |
| 3 | Bozeman | $58,720 | 90 | |
| 4 | Billings | $50,310 | 320 | |
| 5 | Missoula | $50,200 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $56,780 goes as far as $60,021 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,021US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,780 a year, 4.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,250 to $72,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,250 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 28th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Helena, at $60,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Montana?
The median annual wage is $56,780, or $27.30 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,550, so pay in Montana is 4.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Montana earns more than $72,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,250 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Helena, at $60,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,250 jobs in this occupation in Montana. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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