Counselor Jobs in Montana
Across 51 live Counselor listings in Montana, median advertised pay is $69K (75th percentile $73K), based on the 38 that state a salary; Montana ranks 27th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (13), Gotham Enterprises (5), Center For Mental Health (3).
51+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 38 roles pay ~$69k median with 6.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Program Therapist - Outpatient
Yellowstone Boys and Girls RanchHelena, MT
Mobile Crisis Response Therapist (PRN)
St. Peter's Health Regional Medical CenterHelena, MT
Program Therapist - School
Yellowstone Boys and Girls RanchDillon, MT
Program Therapist - School
Yellowstone Boys and Girls RanchHays, MT
Program Therapist - School
Yellowstone Boys and Girls RanchLaurel, MT
Licensed Addictions Counselor
Yellowstone Boys and Girls RanchBozeman, MT
Program Therapist 1 - School
Yellowstone Boys and Girls RanchArlee, MT
Licensed Addiction Counselor
Center For Mental HealthHelena, MT
Licensed Addiction Counselor-LAC
One HealthEmployer score · SilverHardin, MT
CSCT Therapist- Kessler Elementary School
Shodair Children's HospitalMontana
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Counselor Pay in Montana: Live Market and State Comparison
Live counselor listings in Montana today, then Montana against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 51
- Live median
- $69k
- 75th $73k · n=38
- 12-mo median
- $75k
- Pay rank
- #27 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.9/10 · #13
- 12-mo postings
- 163
Counselor pay in Montana sits level with the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $99k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs MT | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana (this page) | $75k | — | 5.9/10 | 163 |
| Wyomingborders | $99k | +$24k | 6.1/10 | 52 |
| Nevada#2 | $96k | +$21k | 5.6/10 | 206 |
| Alaska#3 | $96k | +$21k | 5.4/10 | 165 |
| Delaware#4 | $90k | +$14k | 6.9/10 | 244 |
| South Dakotaborders | $79k | +$4k | 5.7/10 | 96 |
| North Dakotaborders | $79k | +$4k | 5.9/10 | 108 |
| Idahoborders | $76k | +$0k | 5.9/10 | 171 |
“borders” = shares a border with Montana; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (13), Gotham Enterprises (5), Center For Mental Health (3)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Counselor jobs in Montana.
How much do counselors earn in Montana?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid counselor jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which counselor jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 15% with no on-call and 15% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in Montana right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Center For Mental Health, State of Montana, St. Peter's Health Regional Medical Center, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in Montana are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 51 counselors positions in Montana listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Montana
- Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch13 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Gotham Enterprises5 open roles here · WLB 96/100
Center For Mental Health3 open roles here · WLB 49/100
Rimrock Foundation3 open roles here · WLB 71/100
Shodair Children's Hospital3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
State of Montana3 open roles here · WLB 71/100- AACI Federal2 open roles here
- GGreat Falls Pre-Release Center2 open roles here · WLB 75/100