Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Missoula is 120.
  • Social Workers in Missoula earn an average of $41,020 per year or $19.72 per hour.
  • The percentage of Montana Social Workers who work in Missoula is 12%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Missoula is less than 1%.

Rankings for Missoula

  • Ranks #5 in Montana for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Montana for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #465 in the nation for salary and #213 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #412 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Montana

Missoula Social Workers earn an average of $41,020 or $19.72 per hour which is 2% less than the Montana average salary of $41,980.

AverageMissoulaMontana% Difference
Hourly Wage$19.72$20.19-2.33%
Annual Salary$41,020$41,980-2.29%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Missoula Social Workers earn an average of $41,020 or $19.72 per hour which is 25% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageMissoulaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$19.72$26.39-25.27%
Annual Salary$41,020$54,880-25.26%
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 Missoula earns an average annual salary of $43,834 which compares to the Montana average annual salary of $41,980. per year.

Cost-of-living in Missoula is 6% less than the Montana average, which means Missoula 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.
  • Missoula average salary is $41,020.
  • Missoula cost-of-living adjusted salary is $43,834.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Missoula$41,02093.58%$43,834
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 Missoula, 50% of Social Workers earn between $30,640 and $46,920 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $49,130, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $29,150, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year12Under $29,150
15%2 – 4 years18$29,150 – $30,640
25%5 – 9 years30$30,640 – $39,030
25%10 – 14 years30$39,030 – $46,920
15%15 – 20 years18$39,030 – $49,130
10%20+ years12Above $49,130
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 $41,020, Missoula Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($54,620), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,100).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$54,620
Substance Abuse Counselors$44,100
Social Workers$41,020
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Missoula Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Missoula is 120.

Social Workers earn an average of $41,020 per year or $19.72 per hour in Missoula.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Missoula Social Workers earn an average of $43,834 per year or $21 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Missoula are Health Care Social Workers($54,620), Substance Abuse Counselors($44,100), Social Workers($41,020).

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