metropolitan statistical area · 25740

Helena, MT

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Helena, MT metro area

Figures describe the Helena, MT metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not Helena city limits.

Median annual wage, all occupations$55,040
Total employment44,420

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Helena, MT metro area was $55,040 per year ($26.46 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 44,420 jobs. 243 detailed occupations are published for this area.

Most concentrated occupations

Occupations far more common here than in the U.S. overall (location quotient ≥ 1.5, published estimates only) — a truthful picture of what makes this area’s job mix distinctive.

Location quotient: local share of employment ÷ national share
OccupationLocation quotientEmploymentMedian annual
Business Operations Specialists, All Other4.561,420$80,410
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks1.65650$45,870

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 243 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Helena, MT metro area
Occupation
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80,410$38.661,4204.56
Retail Salespersons$35,990$17.301,1301.01
Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,330$13.621,0600.96
Office Clerks, General$46,450$22.331,0101.43
Registered Nurses$98,690$47.459901.02
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,570$17.589600.78
General and Operations Managers$101,510$48.809400.94
Cashiers$34,750$16.719401.07
Stockers and Order Fillers$39,760$19.127700.95
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,990$17.797501.18
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,870$22.056501.65
Accountants and Auditors$76,700$36.875801.39
Cooks, Restaurant$38,030$18.285701.42
Waiters and Waitresses$23,020$11.075200.80
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,670$22.924800.98
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,460$23.784501.39
Lawyers$108,410$52.124101.92
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56,800$27.314000.68
Bartenders$26,210$12.603901.81
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,430$22.323900.90
Customer Service Representatives$46,680$22.443800.52
Compliance Officers$63,740$30.643703.10
Civil Engineers$100,710$48.423603.40
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57,980Not published3500.89
Project Management Specialists$102,970$49.513401.13
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43,590$20.963401.24
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,340$36.703301.41
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,090$21.683200.90
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,710$30.633200.77
Construction Laborers$48,930$23.533201.01
Software Developers$99,370$47.773100.64
Carpenters$58,490$28.123101.63
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45,640$21.943001.09
Nursing Assistants$42,520$20.442900.71
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,520$17.562901.19
Managers, All Other$106,500$51.202801.55
Human Resources Specialists$78,020$37.512801.07
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,980$19.702700.32
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$81,080$38.982602.84
Public Relations Specialists$63,230$30.402603.21
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,520Not published2500.84
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,210Not published2500.62
Electricians$78,760$37.872401.11
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62,570$30.082201.59
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$57,820$27.802201.11
Medical and Health Services Managers$115,920$55.732101.24
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,940$39.402108.41
Food Preparation Workers$34,960$16.812100.84
Management Analysts$103,140$49.592000.76
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$82,240$39.542002.26
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75,430$36.272001.04
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,280$38.602001.11
Computer User Support Specialists$63,250$30.411900.94
Light Truck Drivers$47,380$22.781900.66
Forest and Conservation Technicians$54,160$26.0417019.45
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$64,210$30.871701.52
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,760Not published1700.95
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,060$30.321601.14
Medical Assistants$45,760$22.001600.67
Dishwashers$29,750$14.301601.16
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$60,150$28.921600.45
Financial Managers$133,360$64.121500.64
Budget Analysts$79,700$38.3215011.46
Computer Systems Analysts$79,700$38.321501.03
Computer Occupations, All Other$86,940$41.801501.24
Childcare Workers$35,500$17.071501.03
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$61,830$29.721500.43
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48,010$23.081502.84
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34,730$16.701502.04
Computer and Information Systems Managers$130,230$62.611400.75
Training and Development Specialists$64,270$30.901401.06
Loan Officers$64,740$31.131401.83
Instructional Coordinators$60,920$29.291402.19
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$41,840$20.121401.48
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$40,670$19.551403.30
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49,140$23.631403.73
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$53,710$25.821400.34
Driver/Sales Workers$30,900$14.861401.23
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65,820$31.651300.50
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,280$28.981301.15
Dental Assistants$46,870$22.531301.17
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37,190$17.881301.03
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,950$13.921301.12
Billing and Posting Clerks$47,080$22.641301.11
Construction Managers$101,180$48.651201.08
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$63,600$30.581200.87
Cost Estimators$83,760$40.271201.89
Personal Financial Advisors$97,450$46.851201.52
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,690$30.621200.63
Tellers$38,500$18.511201.22
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,320$29.961200.70
Bus Drivers, School$56,760$27.291201.07
Administrative Services Managers$129,670$62.341101.51
Computer Network Support Specialists$62,440$30.021102.59
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$27,700$13.321100.76
Nurse Practitioners$136,420$65.591101.23
Pharmacy Technicians$49,910$24.001100.79
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43,600$20.961100.48
Bakers$36,890$17.741101.56
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,160$17.381101.00
Social and Community Service Managers$84,040$40.401001.59
Operations Research Analysts$80,400$38.661003.36
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,740$39.781002.42
Pharmacists$146,400$70.381001.13
Physical Therapists$84,390$40.571001.34
Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,320$18.421000.39
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,460$23.301002.15
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,670$30.131000.86
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,730$31.601000.50
Chief Executives$173,880$83.60901.49
Architectural and Engineering Managers$126,900$61.01901.35
Environmental Engineers$100,140$48.15908.65
Architectural and Civil Drafters$77,320$37.17902.92
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$82,380$39.60908.40
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$59,850$28.77902.27
Social and Human Service Assistants$37,160$17.86900.76
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$45,170$21.729014.19
Self-Enrichment Teachers$43,550$20.94901.00
Security Guards$37,920$18.23900.25
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$23,150$11.13900.56
Counter and Rental Clerks$41,260$19.84900.77
Parts Salespersons$40,520$19.48901.22
Data Entry Keyers$49,850$23.97902.40
Tire Repairers and Changers$38,910$18.71903.01
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49,950$24.02901.88
Packers and Packagers, Hand$35,360$17.00900.54
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$63,610$30.58805.13
Dental Hygienists$98,200$47.21801.23
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$74,840$35.98800.89
Firefighters$54,260$26.09800.79
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$22,300$10.728031.94
Bill and Account Collectors$49,050$23.58801.70
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$59,260$28.49801.42
Highway Maintenance Workers$60,000$28.85801.80
Human Resources Managers$111,780$53.74701.09
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$103,530Not published700.71
Fundraisers$58,120$27.94702.17
Financial Specialists, All Other$81,500$39.19701.96
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$84,230$40.497012.55
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69,040$33.19700.72
Healthcare Social Workers$50,410$24.24701.35
Social Workers, All Other$60,190$28.94703.67
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,440$17.04700.51
Physician Assistants$134,030$64.44701.46
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$77,570$37.30701.12
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$73,950$35.55702.02
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38,160$18.34700.75
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$38,260$18.39702.46
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56,160$27.00700.65
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47,950$23.06702.95
Sales Managers$142,520$68.52600.36
Financial and Investment Analysts$103,350$49.69600.61
Database Administrators$83,120$39.96603.14
Biological Technicians$50,430$24.25602.77
Clergy$61,520$29.58603.95
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,640$19.06601.30
Coaches and Scouts$52,510Not published600.77
Physicians, All Other$316,530$152.18600.58
Medical Records Specialists$48,410$23.27601.12
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$80,300$38.60605.94
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97,850$47.04601.31
Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,140$25.07600.57
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48,720$23.42601.08
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$39,320$18.90608.14
Gambling Service Workers, All Other$25,510$12.276014.06
File Clerks$39,980$19.22602.87
Postal Service Mail Carriers$57,700$27.74600.63
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$46,610$22.41600.77
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$47,330$22.75605.04
Construction and Building Inspectors$80,830$38.86601.45
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$61,800$29.71601.46
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64,110$30.82600.77
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$81,290$39.08600.46
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35,620$17.13601.07
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$57,410$27.60601.67
Logisticians$83,570$40.18500.75
Computer Network Architects$107,700$51.78500.88
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$83,670$40.23501.75
Electrical Engineers$105,050$50.51500.93
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76,890$36.97502.63
Biological Scientists, All Other$103,380$49.70503.01
Conservation Scientists$69,240$33.29506.42
Hydrologists$86,260$41.475029.09
Tutors$45,210$21.73500.91
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$65,870$31.67501.32
Tour and Travel Guides$45,140$21.70503.34
Recreation Workers$33,790$16.24500.53
Public Safety Telecommunicators$53,540$25.74501.66
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$63,420$30.49500.39
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$60,110$28.90500.73
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$80,870$38.88501.23
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$35,980$17.30501.21
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$70,340$33.82500.93
Butchers and Meat Cutters$38,940$18.72501.17
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$60,290$28.99500.30
Commercial Pilots$100,940Not published503.31
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$37,210$17.89501.59
Marketing Managers$154,770$74.41400.33
Lodging Managers$61,140$29.39403.46
Labor Relations Specialists$62,680$30.13402.07
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$61,250$29.45401.14
Property Appraisers and Assessors$64,920$31.21402.21
Insurance Underwriters$81,080$38.98401.20
Financial Examiners$80,170$38.55401.94
Surveyors$79,230$38.09402.80
Industrial EngineersNot publishedNot published400.35
Engineers, All Other$79,750$38.34400.97
Urban and Regional Planners$82,690$39.76402.93
Rehabilitation Counselors$39,280$18.89401.44
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$39,540$19.01401.37
Speech-Language Pathologists$79,410$38.18400.84
Family Medicine Physicians$375,340$180.45401.31
Surgical Technologists$62,910$30.25401.10
Chefs and Head Cooks$57,510$27.65400.66
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$77,260$37.14400.73
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$74,030$35.59400.26
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$90,530$43.52400.50
Financial Clerks, All OtherNot publishedNot published403.66
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49,270$23.69400.82
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48,690$23.41400.76
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$57,260$27.53400.70
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$37,750$18.15402.28
Fence Erectors$48,170$23.16405.45
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,450$22.33400.17
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$52,800$25.38400.97
Industrial Production Managers$133,010$63.95300.45
Natural Sciences Managers$119,430$57.42301.06
Tax Preparers$59,170$28.45301.40
Epidemiologists$84,290$40.53308.97
Economists$89,340$42.95305.90
Legal Support Workers, All Other$60,330$29.00302.46
Graphic Designers$63,690$30.62300.55
Editors$66,770$32.10301.27
Audio and Video Technicians$39,110$18.80301.59
Psychiatric Aides$47,930$23.04303.08
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46,880$22.54301.04
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$50,920$24.48300.94
Real Estate Sales Agents$79,100$38.03300.56
Printing Press Operators$43,770$21.04300.81
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34,870$16.76300.43
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$36,410$17.50302.38
Information Security Analysts$81,950$39.40Not publishedNot published
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$46,990Not publishedNot publishedNot published

About this data. Estimates are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 release, retrieved from bls.gov/oes/tables.htm on July 24, 2026. OEWS estimates describe metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas and states — not city limits — and are not designed for year-over-year comparisons. See BLS methodology, our plain-English methodology, and sources. CitySalaryData is independent and not affiliated with BLS.