Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area is 70.
  • Health Care Social Workers in East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $53,210 per year or $25.58 per hour.
  • The percentage of Montana Health Care Social Workers who work in East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #5 in Montana for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Montana for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #357 in the nation for salary and #247 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #366 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Montana

East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,210 or $25.58 per hour which is 4% less than the Montana average salary of $55,830.

AverageEast-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan AreaMontana% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.58$26.84-4.69%
Annual Salary$53,210$55,830-4.69%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,210 or $25.58 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageEast-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.58$29.96-14.62%
Annual Salary$53,210$62,310-14.60%
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, Health Care Social Workers in East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $57,518 which compares to the Montana average annual salary of $55,830. per year.

Cost-of-living in East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area is 7% less than the Montana average, which means East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Montana average.

  • Montana average salary is $55,830.
  • Montana cost-of-living adjusted salary is $60,396.
  • East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $53,210.
  • East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,518.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area$53,21092.51%$57,518
Montana$55,83092.44%$60,396
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $47,040 and $62,310 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $63,580, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $38,230, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $38,230
15%2 – 4 years10$38,230 – $47,040
25%5 – 9 years18$47,040 – $49,710
25%10 – 14 years18$49,710 – $62,310
15%15 – 20 years10$49,710 – $63,580
10%20+ years7Above $63,580
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 $53,210, East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($64,760).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($43,190), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($48,670).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$64,760
Health Care Social Workers$53,210
Substance Abuse Counselors$48,670
Social Workers$43,190
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area is 70.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,210 per year or $25.58 per hour in East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $57,518 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in East-Central Montana Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($64,760), Health Care Social Workers($53,210), Substance Abuse Counselors($48,670).


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

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