Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Montana
The median mental health and substance abuse social workers in Montana earns $45,160 a year, 25% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $2,983 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $37,960
- 25th percentile
- $39,760
- Median percentile
- $45,160
- 75th percentile
- $59,850
- 90th percentile
- $82,390
Based on 740 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$35,802 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $45,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,239 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,455 |
| Montana income tax (approx.) | −$2,664 |
| Monthly take-home | $2,983 |
| Every two weeks | $1,377 |
Does it go far here?
$47,715Median pay in Montana is worth this at average US prices (local price level 94.6 vs 100).
36%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,081 a month, Census ACS).
Top-paying jobs in Montana
| Job | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $438,850 |
| Chief Executives | $182,340 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $146,030 |
| Pharmacists | $142,080 |
| Physician Assistants | $141,470 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $137,210 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,860 |
| Financial Managers | $131,060 |
All mental health and substance abuse social workers salaries · Take-home pay in Montana