Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Great Falls, MT

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

Median annual salary $42,890 -28.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.62
10th percentile $34,780
90th percentile $57,310
Employed locally 40
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,780
    25th
    $39,790
    50th (median)
    $42,890
    75th
    $44,810
    90th
    $57,310

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $67,360
    Billings, MT $42,340
    Missoula, MT $42,250
    Helena, MT $41,360

    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
    Healthcare Social Workers $57,210
    Clergy $58,970
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $37,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Great Falls, MT is $20.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.11 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Great Falls, MT is 28.6% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Great Falls?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,780 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,790.