Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Great Falls, MT

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

Median annual salary $35,870 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.25
10th percentile $28,760
90th percentile $43,480
Employed locally 180
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,760
    25th
    $32,970
    50th (median)
    $35,870
    75th
    $37,230
    90th
    $43,480

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $41,500
    Binghamton, NY $40,190
    Missoula, MT $38,120
    Billings, MT $36,490
    Helena, MT $36,330
    Sumter, SC $36,240

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,960
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $37,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Great Falls, MT is $17.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.47 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Great Falls, MT is 20.5% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Great Falls?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $28,760 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,970.