Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $58,660 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.20
10th percentile $42,530
90th percentile $77,500
Employed locally 40
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,530
    25th
    $49,530
    50th (median)
    $58,660
    75th
    $72,190
    90th
    $77,500

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 79% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 21% 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
    Missoula, MT $57,700
    Great Falls, MT $57,210
    Binghamton, NY $50,500

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57,170
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,330
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,990
    Directors, Religious Activities and Education$38,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,540
    Social Workers, All Other$52,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Helena, MT is $28.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.99 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Helena, MT is 13.8% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,530 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,530.