Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Billings is 190.
  • Social Workers in Billings earn an average of $45,640 per year or $21.94 per hour.
  • The percentage of Montana Social Workers who work in Billings is 19%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Billings is less than 1%.

Rankings for Billings

  • Ranks #1 in Montana for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Montana for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #335 in the nation for salary and #211 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #322 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Montana

Billings Social Workers earn an average of $45,640 or $21.94 per hour which is 8% more than the Montana average salary of $41,980.

AverageBillingsMontana% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.94$20.198.67%
Annual Salary$45,640$41,9808.72%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Billings Social Workers earn an average of $45,640 or $21.94 per hour which is 16% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageBillingsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.94$26.39-16.86%
Annual Salary$45,640$54,880-16.84%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Billings earns an average annual salary of $48,693 which compares to the Montana average annual salary of $41,980. per year.

Cost-of-living in Billings is 6% less than the Montana average, which means Billings residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Montana average.

  • Montana average salary is $41,980.
  • Montana cost-of-living adjusted salary is $45,413.
  • Billings average salary is $45,640.
  • Billings cost-of-living adjusted salary is $48,693.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Billings$45,64093.73%$48,693
Montana$41,98092.44%$45,413
U.S.$54,880–$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Billings, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,570 and $47,310 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $59,390, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,480, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year19Under $30,480
15%2 – 4 years28$30,480 – $38,570
25%5 – 9 years48$38,570 – $46,920
25%10 – 14 years48$46,920 – $47,310
15%15 – 20 years28$46,920 – $59,390
10%20+ years19Above $59,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $45,640, Billings Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($98,510), Health Care Social Workers ($59,950), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,100).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$98,510
Health Care Social Workers$59,950
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,100
Social Workers$45,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Billings Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Billings is 190.

Social Workers earn an average of $45,640 per year or $21.94 per hour in Billings.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Billings Social Workers earn an average of $48,693 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Billings are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($98,510), Health Care Social Workers($59,950), Substance Abuse Counselors($47,100).

Additional Salary Reports for Social Workers in Montana cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data