Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $50,340 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.20
10th percentile $38,300
90th percentile $71,660
Employed locally 140
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,300
    25th
    $42,750
    50th (median)
    $50,340
    75th
    $60,530
    90th
    $71,660

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 24% 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
    Billings, MT $49,690
    Missoula, MT $49,090
    Helena, MT $47,990
    Bozeman, MT $47,610
    Sumter, SC $43,690

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $35,870
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,910
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,210
    Clergy $58,970
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,960
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $37,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Great Falls, MT is $24.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Great Falls, MT is 14.1% 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,300 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,750.