PermanentPosted 7 days ago
LCPC/LCSW – Multidisciplinary Team, Employed Opportunity
Benefis Health System · Great Falls, MT
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Clinical Social Worker jobs in Great Falls, MT
Pay for clinical social workers in the Great Falls area centers on $27.50 per hour, or about $57,210 a year. The lower quarter earns under $21.57 and the upper quarter over $33.85. That ranks 328th of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 311th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Great Falls. The free report below lists employers near Great Falls and what they pay.
- $27.50median pay per hour, Great Falls
- $22–$34typical range per hour
- 80clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Clinical Social Worker roles in Great Falls
2 more open roles from employers in Great Falls. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
LCSW - Primary Care Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant
Benefis Health System · Great Falls, MT
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Clinical Social Worker pay in Great Falls, MT
The metro median is 3% below the Montana statewide median of $28.25 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 80 healthcare social workers employed in the Great Falls metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.80).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.37 | $38,210 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.57 | $44,870 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Median | $27.50 | $57,210 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $33.85 | $70,410 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.91 | $74,690 | 10% above U.S. median |
How Great Falls ranks
- 328th of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 311th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 5 Montana metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Healthcare Social Workers (SOC 21-1022), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Great Falls run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $27.50 median hour buys what $28.40 buys at the national price level, 13% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Great Falls paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$990
- Per year: $49,500
- Per month: $4,125
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Great Falls metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Great Falls
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel clinical social worker assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Great Falls
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Great Falls, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefis Hospitals Inc Great Falls, MT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Great Falls Clinic Hospital Great Falls, MT | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Cascade County
HRSA lists 4 active mental health shortage designations that include Cascade County (1 geographic, 3 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for social workers and other mental health clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 126 mi | $30.10/hr | 57,894 |
| Missoula, MT | 135 mi | $27.74/hr | 78,204 |
| Billings, MT | 176 mi | $31.41/hr | 121,483 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 256 mi | $37.01/hr | 57,355 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 277 mi | $31.94/hr | 108,267 |
| Spokane, WA | 286 mi | $31.94/hr | 230,609 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Montana · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Montana
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Montana requires for your role with the Montana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Montana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Great Falls
Great Falls city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Great Falls, MT?
Clinical Social Workers in the Great Falls metro area have a median pay of $27.50 per hour, about $57,210 a year. The middle half earn between $21.57 and $33.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Great Falls a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Great Falls ranks 311th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 328th of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Great Falls?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Great Falls, led by Benefis Hospitals Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Montana license to work in Great Falls as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Montana requires for your role with the Montana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Great Falls in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 4 active mental health shortage designations that include Cascade County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Great Falls?
The federal per diem benchmark in Great Falls is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place clinical social workers in Great Falls?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
- Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77
- Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 4 postings$63.02/ hr$59–$68
- BrightSpring Health ServicesSAN DIEGO, CA · 4 postings$62.50/ hr$60–$65
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