Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Great Falls, MT

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

Median annual salary $57,210 -16% vs national
Median hourly $27.50
10th percentile $38,200
90th percentile $74,690
Employed locally 80
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,200
    25th
    $44,860
    50th (median)
    $57,210
    75th
    $70,400
    90th
    $74,690

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 86% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Billings, MT $65,320
    Sumter, SC $62,710
    Bozeman, MT $62,610
    Helena, MT $58,660
    Missoula, MT $57,700
    Binghamton, NY $50,500

    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
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,340
    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 Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Great Falls, MT is $27.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.18 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Great Falls, MT is 16% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Great Falls?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,200 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,860.