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

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

Median annual salary $47,990 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.07
10th percentile $39,230
90th percentile $61,840
Employed locally 120
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,230
    25th
    $41,220
    50th (median)
    $47,990
    75th
    $61,840
    90th
    $61,840

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 35% 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
    Billings, MT $49,690
    Missoula, MT $49,090
    Bozeman, MT $47,610
    Sumter, SC $43,690

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,170
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,330
    Directors, Religious Activities and Education $38,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,540
    Clergy $60,250
    Social Workers, All Other $52,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Helena, MT is $23.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Helena, MT is 18.1% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,230 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,220.