Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $41,360 -31.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.89
10th percentile $39,210
90th percentile $79,390
Employed locally 60
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,210
    25th
    $40,210
    50th (median)
    $41,360
    75th
    $54,450
    90th
    $79,390

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 44% 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
    Great Falls, MT $42,890
    Billings, MT $42,340
    Missoula, MT $42,250

    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 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Helena, MT is $19.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Helena, MT is 31.1% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,210 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,210.