Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Montana

Child, family, and school social workers in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $58,170 a year) and the least in Billings ($51,890), across the 5 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the child, family, and school social workers average at $54,100 and the median at $56,780 for 1,250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $64,000.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$58,170
Helena$55,800
Great Falls$54,630
Missoula$52,780
Billings$51,890

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$58,170	$58,720	$49,960	$46,942	103
Helena	$55,800	$60,280	$48,320	$45,149	96
Great Falls	$54,630	$58,810	$44,400	$44,264	97
Missoula	$52,780	$50,200	$45,560	$42,865	96
Billings	$51,890	$50,310	$43,180	$42,191	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in other states

Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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