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

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

Median annual salary $59,970 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.83
10th percentile $32,930
90th percentile $76,190
Employed locally 370
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,930
    25th
    $37,090
    50th (median)
    $59,970
    75th
    $66,990
    90th
    $76,190

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 85% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 15% 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
    Bozeman, MT $58,820
    Helena, MT $57,170
    Billings, MT $56,550
    Great Falls, MT $55,910
    Binghamton, NY $55,800
    Sumter, SC $48,980

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,120
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,090
    Social Workers, All Other$48,630
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$48,580
    Healthcare Social Workers$57,700
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$42,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Missoula, MT is $28.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.15 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula 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 Missoula, MT is 1.3% above 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $32,930 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,090.