Social Worker Salary in Montana
Based on 740+ workers in Montana
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MT)
$45,160
$21.71/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
-21.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $82K
740 employed in Montana
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in Montana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,960 |
| 25th percentile | $39,760 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $45,160 |
| 75th percentile | $59,850 |
| 90th percentile | $82,390 |
Top-Paying Industries for Social Worker (U.S.)
Which industries pay Social Workers the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Social Workers in Montana tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Insurance | $94,250 | 550 |
| Educational Services | $72,880 | 2K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $68,600 | 20K |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $65,990 | 2K |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $59,270 | 104K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in Montana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Montana) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $37,040 |
| 2023 | $39,310 |
| 2024 | $43,880 |
| 2025 | $45,160 |
| 2026 (projected) | $46,477 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Montana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $37,040 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $39,310 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $43,880 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $45,160 | $57,161 |
| 2026 (projected) | $46,477 | $58,828 |
Social Worker Salary by Experience Level in Montana
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $39,760 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $45,160 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $59,850 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $82,390 |
Social Worker Salary in Other States
Related Social Worker Salaries in Montana
How other high-demand occupations in Montana compare to Social Worker ($45,160 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Social Worker | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologist in MT | $360,330 | +697.9% | $173.24/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in MT | $330,760 | +632.4% | $159.02/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in MT | $277,380 | +514.2% | $133.36/hr |
| Pediatrician in MT | $273,260 | +505.1% | $131.38/hr |
| Dentist in MT | $167,200 | +270.2% | $80.38/hr |
| Pharmacist in MT | $142,080 | +214.6% | $68.31/hr |
| Physician Assistant in MT | $141,470 | +213.3% | $68.01/hr |
| Nurse Practitioner in MT | $137,210 | +203.8% | $65.97/hr |
| Medical and Health Services Manager in MT | $105,840 | +134.4% | $50.88/hr |
| Optometrist in MT | $104,280 | +130.9% | $50.13/hr |
| Veterinarian in MT | $99,390 | +120.1% | $47.78/hr |
| Dental Hygienist in MT | $98,440 | +118.0% | $47.33/hr |