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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Montana (2026)
$21.71 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,100/year ($3,092/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 46th of 51 states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay, with a median about 27% below the national average. Of the 740 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $45,160 a year — though pay ranges from $37,960 for newcomers to $82,390 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 740 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Montana (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $45,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,100 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $45,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,239 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,455 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,366 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,100 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,092 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Montana?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Montana is $45,160 per year ($21.71 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,760 and $59,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Montana?
- On the median salary of $45,160, a single filer in Montana takes home about $37,100 per year ($3,092 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 740 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Montana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Montana.