Social and Community Service Managers Salary in Montana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Social and Community Service Managers in Montana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Montana Median
$73,640
per year
Hourly Rate
$35.40
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $80,390
State Rank
#41 of 51
820 employed here

How much do Social and Community Service Managers make in Montana?

Social and Community Service Managers in Montana take home a median of $73,640 annually — roughly $35.40 an hour — which runs 8% below the national median of $80,390.

Within Montana, entry-level pay starts around $47,590 while the top 10% make $104,010 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $61,240 and $86,720 a year.

Social and Community Service Managers salary range in Montana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$47,590$22.88
25th percentile (early career)$61,240$29.44
50th percentile (median)$73,640$35.40
75th percentile (experienced)$86,720$41.69
90th percentile (top earners)$104,010$50.00

How Montana compares

Montana ranks 41st out of 51 states and territories for Social and Community Service Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$106,700
2Washington$103,000
3Alaska$98,370
4Colorado$97,440
5New York$95,980

Working as Social and Community Service Managers in Montana

Nationally, about 209,000 people work as Social and Community Service Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Montana pay ($73,640) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Social and Community Service Managers make in Montana?
The median Social and Community Service Managers salary in Montana is $73,640 per year, or about $35.40 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,590 at the entry level to $104,010 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Montana pay compare to the national average?
Montana pays Social and Community Service Managers about 8% less than the national median of $80,390. Montana ranks 41st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Montana a good state for Social and Community Service Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $73,640 a year. About 820 Social and Community Service Managers are employed in Montana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Montana?
The highest-paying occupations in Montana include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($560,820), Physician, All Other ($438,850), Radiologist ($360,330), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.