Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Missoula, MT

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

Median annual salary $57,700 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.74
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $74,560
Employed locally 100
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $48,400
    50th (median)
    $57,700
    75th
    $70,270
    90th
    $74,560

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 81% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 19% 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
    Great Falls, MT $57,210
    Binghamton, NY $50,500

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,970
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,120
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,090
    Social Workers, All Other $48,630
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $48,580
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $42,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Missoula, MT is $27.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Missoula, MT is 15.3% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,400.