This page provides you with a complete overview of the Counseling field in the state of Montana. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring various types of counselors and more.
Average Salary of a Montana Counselor
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Counselor was $36,000 vs the national salary of $43,000. A Counselor in Montana saw a solid number of companies featuring over 88 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Entry Level.
Montana Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Counselor | $36,000  |
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Average Counselor salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers hiring Counselor’s were Rimrock Foundation, State of Montana, Youth Dynamics, Youth Homes, and Intermountain offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
Additional Salaries by Area
In this section explore additional details on the types of Counselors:
- Addiction Counselor
- College Counselor
- Genetic Counselor
- Guidance Counselor
- High School Counselor
- Marriage Counselor
- Mental Health Counselor
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- School Counselor
- Substance Abuse Counselor
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Addiction Counselor | $34,000 |
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Average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average Addiction Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Rimrock Foundation, Youth Dynamics, The Center for Children and Families, Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency, and Community Medical Services – Bozeman offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| College Counselor | $49,000 |
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Average College Counselor salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average College Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Youth Dynamics, Gallatin Valley YMCA, MT-NWy Conference United Church of Christ, St Labre Indian Catholic School, and Intermountain offering Full-time, Temporary, and Part-time with Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Genetic Counselor | $45,000 |
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Average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average Genetic Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Providence Health & Services offering Full-time with Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Guidance Counselor | $38,000 |
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Average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average Guidance Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were State of Montana, Youth Dynamics, Youth Homes, Jordan Public Schools, and New Day Inc. offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| High School Counselor | $28,000 |
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Average High School Counselor salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average High School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were State of Montana, Gallatin Valley YMCA, Intermountain, St. Peter’s Hospital, and Great Falls Clinic offering Full-time, Temporary, and Part-time with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Marriage Counselor | $50,000 |
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Average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average Marriage Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were offering with required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Mental Health Counselor | $35,000 |
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Average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average Mental Health Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were State of Montana, Rimrock Foundation, Youth Dynamics, Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch, and Consumer Direct offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Rehabilitation Counselor | $36,000 |
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Average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average Rehabilitation Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were State of Montana, Community Medical Services – Bozeman, CWU, Inc., A-Team Solutions, and J.O.B.S. offering Full-time, Part-time, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| School Counselor | $36,000 |
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Average School Counselor salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average School Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were State of Montana, Gallatin Valley YMCA, Rimrock Foundation, AmeriCorps, and St Labre Indian Catholic School offering Full-time, Temporary, Contract, and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of January 18, 2017 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Substance Abuse Counselor | $34,000 |
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Average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average Substance Abuse Counselor salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Rimrock Foundation, Youth Dynamics, Center for Mental Health, Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency, and db Hadley & Associates, LLC offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
Top Employers of Montana Counselors
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 88 jobs for Montana Counselors with most employers looking for Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
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| Rimrock Foundation | 9 jobs |
| State of Montana | 8 jobs |
| Youth Dynamics | 7 jobs |
| Youth Homes | 4 jobs |
| Intermountain | 4 jobs |
| Gallatin Valley YMCA | 3 jobs |
| Great Falls Clinic | 2 jobs |
| Center for Mental Health | 2 jobs |
| St Labre Indian Catholic School | 2 jobs |
| Consumer Direct | 2 jobs |
| Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch | 2 jobs |
| AmeriCorps | 2 jobs |
| Western Montana Mental Health Center | 1 job |
| JCS Military | 1 job |
| Providence Health & Services | 1 job |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 88 Counselor related jobs throughout the following cities:
| City | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 17 jobs |
| Great Falls, MT | 10 jobs |
| Missoula, MT | 8 jobs |
| Bozeman, MT | 6 jobs |
| Helena, MT | 6 jobs |
| Kalispell, MT | 3 jobs |
| Butte, MT | 3 jobs |
| Miles City, MT | 2 jobs |
| Ashland, MT | 2 jobs |
| Malmstrom AFB, MT | 2 jobs |
| Jordan, MT | 1 job |
| Glasgow, MT | 1 job |
| Libby, MT | 1 job |
| Lame Deer, MT | 1 job |
Get More Information
- Montana DLI – Board of Behavioral Health
- Application for a Montana School Counselor License
- Licensed Professional Counselor – Montana
*Indicates number of job postings as of January, 2017.
