Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,600 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.77
10th percentile $47,610
90th percentile $77,770
Employed locally 60
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,610
    25th
    $53,600
    50th (median)
    $53,600
    75th
    $70,790
    90th
    $77,770

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,730
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,330
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $49,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,620
    Social Workers, All Other $51,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Southwest Montana is $25.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.21 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Southwest Montana is 21.3% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,610 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,600.