Employment Counselor Salary in Billings, Montana

How much does an Employment Counselor make in Billings, MT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Employment Counselor in Billings, MT is $76,939. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,069 to $87,032, with most professionals earning between $61,903 and $96,220.

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Employment Counselor

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What does an Employment Counselor do?

Common responsibilities of an Employment Counselor

Plans, develops and facilitates pre-requisite training on job search and job readiness techniques to prepare participants for transition into employment.

April 05, 2023

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a culturally diverse population of individuals, co-workers, care providers, family, community members and others.

November 29, 2022

Performs all other duties as required by appropriate DHHS and SNHS supervisors.

November 29, 2022

Prepare a report detailing findings to supervisors including S+A checklist, notes, concerns, and best possible job choices.

March 27, 2023

Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, the telephone and other office and/or clinical equipment.

April 05, 2023

Develops and maintains relationships with employers, service providers, educational institutions and community organizations to coordinate services to clients, develop employment opportunities, maximize available resources and promote community understanding.

April 19, 2023

Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols/procedures and coordinating with the treatment team with interventions which support a trauma informed environment for clients and staff.

April 27, 2023

Provides in-depth counseling due to the multi-barriers characteristic of the special needs and special populations being served (Veterans, Migrant Seasonal Farm Workers, Disabled, Dislocated workers, Vocational Rehabilitation Clients, Immigrants/Refugee, Homeless, Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) eligible workers, Displaced Homemakers, Ex-Offenders, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) clients.

April 28, 2023

Completes all necessary written reports, statistics, case files and summaries in a timely manner and in accordance with program and agency standards.

May 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Employment Counselor in Billings, MT

Average Base Salary

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69069

87032

76939

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

69558

88984

77711

What is the average salary for Employment Counselor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Employment Counselor in Billings, MT. The base salary for Employment Counselor ranges from $69,069 to $87,032 with the average base salary of $76,939. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,558 to $88,984 with the average total cash compensation of $77,711.

View Average Salary for Employment Counselor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$76,939	$69,069 - $87,032
Bonus	$772	$489 - $1,953
Total Pay	$77,711	$69,558 - $88,984

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Employment Counselor Salary Near Billings, MT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Sheridan, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,999 - $85,683	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Cody, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,999 - $85,683	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,970 - $76,827	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,970 - $76,827	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Great Falls, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,653 - $80,208	COMPARE TO Billings, MT
CITY, STATE Gillette, WY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,731 - $81,565	COMPARE TO Billings, MT

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About Billings, Montana

Billings is the largest city in the U.S. state of Montana, with a population estimated at 109,642 as of 2017. Located in the south-central portion of the state, it is the seat of Yellowstone County and the principal city of the Billings Metropolitan Area, which has a total a population of 170,498. It has a trade area of over 500,000. Billings was nicknamed the "Magic City" because of its rapid growth from its founding as a railroad town in March 1882. The city is named for Frederick H. Billings, a former president of the Northern Pacific Railroad. With one of the largest trade areas in the Uni...

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