Social Workers, All Other Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $52,300 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.14
10th percentile $44,590
90th percentile $103,190
Employed locally 70
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,590
    25th
    $48,250
    50th (median)
    $52,300
    75th
    $91,170
    90th
    $103,190

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 71% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $88,520
    Bozeman, MT $59,300
    Billings, MT $50,010
    Great Falls, MT $49,640
    Missoula, MT $48,630

    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
    Clergy$60,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Helena, MT is $25.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.46 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Helena, MT is 24.7% below the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Helena?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $44,590 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,250.