School Counselor Salary in Montana
Based on 890+ workers in Montana
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (MT)
$57,900
$27.84/hr
vs National Average
$64,937
-10.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$39K – $88K
890 employed in Montana
Salary Distribution — School Counselor in Montana
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,180 |
| 25th percentile | $46,630 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $57,900 |
| 75th percentile | $79,440 |
| 90th percentile | $87,610 |
Top-Paying Industries for School Counselor (U.S.)
Which industries pay School Counselors the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). School Counselors in Montana tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | $66,180 | 319K |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $63,160 | 8K |
| Finance and Insurance | $62,640 | 90 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $58,570 | 2K |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $56,030 | 1K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — School Counselor in Montana vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Montana) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $53,530 |
| 2023 | $59,860 |
| 2024 | $59,480 |
| 2025 | $57,900 |
| 2026 (projected) | $57,900 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Montana Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $53,530 | $58,481 |
| 2023 | $59,860 | $60,688 |
| 2024 | $59,480 | $65,026 |
| 2025 | $57,900 | $64,937 |
| 2026 (projected) | $57,900 | $64,937 |
School Counselor Salary by Experience Level in Montana
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $46,630 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $57,900 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $79,440 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $87,610 |
School Counselor Salary in Other States
Related School Counselor Salaries in Montana
How other high-demand occupations in Montana compare to School Counselor ($57,900 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs School Counselor | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Librarian in MT | $63,870 | +10.3% | $30.71/hr |
| Middle School Teacher in MT | $61,550 | +6.3% | $29.59/hr |
| Secondary School Teacher in MT | $60,990 | +5.3% | $29.32/hr |
| Instructional Coordinator in MT | $60,920 | +5.2% | $29.29/hr |
| Elementary School Teacher in MT | $57,530 | -0.6% | $27.66/hr |
| Kindergarten Teacher in MT | $47,590 | -17.8% | $22.88/hr |
| Tutor in MT | $45,050 | -22.2% | $21.66/hr |
| Property and Real Estate Manager in MT | $58,050 | +0.3% | $27.91/hr |
| Computer User Support Specialist in MT | $58,460 | +1.0% | $28.11/hr |
| Paralegal in MT | $57,290 | -1.1% | $27.54/hr |
| Automotive Service Technician in MT | $58,740 | +1.5% | $28.24/hr |
| Truck Driver in MT | $58,870 | +1.7% | $28.30/hr |