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

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

Median annual salary $49,090 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.60
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $62,910
Employed locally 150
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $42,600
    50th (median)
    $49,090
    75th
    $61,560
    90th
    $62,910

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 31% 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
    Helena, MT $47,990
    Bozeman, MT $47,610
    Sumter, SC $43,690

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,970
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,120
    Social Workers, All Other $48,630
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $48,580
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,700
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $42,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Missoula, MT is $23.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Missoula, MT is 16.2% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,600.