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Social Worker Salary in Montana (2026)
$27.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,891/year ($3,824/month) for a single filer
Social Worker pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,520 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,250 Social Worker jobs in Montana (occupation code 21-1021, “Child, Family, and School Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Social Worker salary of $56,780 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 $45,891 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $56,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,634 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,344 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,912 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,891 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,824 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Social Worker make in Montana?
- The median Social Worker salary in Montana is $56,780 per year ($27.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,380 and $59,520.
- What is the take-home pay for a Social Worker in Montana?
- On the median salary of $56,780, a single filer in Montana takes home about $45,891 per year ($3,824 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Social Worker jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 1,250 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.