Childcare Workers Salary in Montana

Childcare workers in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $36,150 a year) and the least in Great Falls ($32,070), across the 5 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the childcare workers average at $33,540 and the median at $35,120 for 2,190 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $35,030.

Childcare Workers average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$36,150
Missoula$33,680
Billings$33,360
Helena$33,220
Great Falls$32,070

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$36,150	$36,460	$31,480	$30,284	103
Missoula	$33,680	$35,510	$30,400	$28,416	96
Billings	$33,360	$35,740	$29,050	$28,174	94
Helena	$33,220	$35,500	$28,620	$28,068	96
Great Falls	$32,070	$31,320	$28,290	$27,198	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Childcare Workers salary in other states

Childcare Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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