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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $57,170 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.49
10th percentile $34,690
90th percentile $82,190
Employed locally 180
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,690
    25th
    $39,220
    50th (median)
    $57,170
    75th
    $70,140
    90th
    $82,190

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 77% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 23% 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
    Billings, MT $56,550
    Great Falls, MT $55,910
    Binghamton, NY $55,800
    Sumter, SC $48,980

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,330
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$47,990
    Directors, Religious Activities and Education$38,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,540
    Clergy$60,250
    Social Workers, All Other$52,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Helena, MT is $27.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.05 or more per hour.

    Is Helena 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 Helena, MT is 3.4% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,690 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,220.