Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Montana
In Montana, the median pay for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors is $28.36 an hour ($59,000 a year). About 1,820 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($59,350). Montana ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in Montana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.71 | $36,840 |
| 25% of workers | $22.20 | $46,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.36 | $59,000 |
| 75% of workers | $35.58 | $74,010 |
| 90% of workers | $40.21 | $83,640 |
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors pay in Montana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | $64,990 | 160 |
| Helena | $63,060 | 160 |
| Missoula | $59,480 | 280 |
| Billings | $58,350 | 390 |
| Great Falls | $57,850 | 160 |
Montana unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +18.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 50,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Montana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $56,780 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $38,570 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $57,900 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $57,090 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $45,160 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $51,650 |
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