Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $55,910 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.88
10th percentile $31,660
90th percentile $74,420
Employed locally 170
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,660
    25th
    $38,030
    50th (median)
    $55,910
    75th
    $61,110
    90th
    $74,420

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 84% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Missoula, MT $59,970
    Bozeman, MT $58,820
    Helena, MT $57,170
    Billings, MT $56,550
    Binghamton, NY $55,800
    Sumter, SC $48,980

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$35,870
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,340
    Healthcare Social Workers$57,210
    Clergy$58,970
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,960
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$37,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Great Falls, MT is $26.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.57 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Great Falls, MT is 5.5% below the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Great Falls?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $31,660 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,030.