Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Billings, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Billings, MT

Median annual salary $49,690 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.89
10th percentile $38,690
90th percentile $60,670
Employed locally 290
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,690
    25th
    $43,150
    50th (median)
    $49,690
    75th
    $60,670
    90th
    $60,670

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $62,740
    Great Falls, MT $50,340
    Missoula, MT $49,090
    Helena, MT $47,990
    Bozeman, MT $47,610
    Sumter, SC $43,690

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,550
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,490
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $42,340
    Clergy $73,850
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,320
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $81,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Billings?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Billings, MT is $23.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

    Is Billings above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Billings, MT is 15.2% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Billings?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,690 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,150.