Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Missoula, MT

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

Median annual salary $38,120 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.33
10th percentile $29,100
90th percentile $45,570
Employed locally 320
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,100
    25th
    $35,040
    50th (median)
    $38,120
    75th
    $40,090
    90th
    $45,570

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 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
    Billings, MT $36,490
    Helena, MT $36,330
    Sumter, SC $36,240
    Great Falls, MT $35,870

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,970
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,090
    Social Workers, All Other$48,630
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$48,580
    Healthcare Social Workers$57,700
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$42,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Missoula, MT is $18.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Missoula, MT is 15.5% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,100 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,040.