Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,790 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.78
10th percentile $34,510
90th percentile $79,850
Employed locally 140
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,510
    25th
    $45,650
    50th (median)
    $57,790
    75th
    $64,820
    90th
    $79,850

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,730
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $56,330
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $49,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,620
    Healthcare Social Workers $53,600
    Social Workers, All Other $51,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southwest Montana is $27.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.88 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana 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 Southwest Montana is 2.4% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,510 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,650.