Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Helena
241 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Helena belongs to Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners, at $22,300 per year. The highest is $375,340.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $22,300 | 80 | |
| 2 | Waiters and Waitresses | $23,020 | 520 | |
| 3 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,150 | 90 | |
| 4 | Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $25,510 | 60 | |
| 5 | Bartenders | $26,210 | 390 | |
| 6 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $27,700 | 110 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,330 | 1,060 | |
| 8 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,950 | 130 | |
| 9 | Dishwashers | $29,750 | 160 | |
| 10 | Driver/Sales Workers | $30,900 | 140 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $375,340 | 40 |
| Physicians, All Other | $316,530 | 60 |
| Chief Executives | $173,880 | 90 |
| Marketing Managers | $154,770 | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $146,400 | 100 |
| Sales Managers | $142,520 | 60 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $136,420 | 110 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,030 | 70 |
| Financial Managers | $133,360 | 150 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $133,010 | 30 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,230 | 140 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $129,670 | 110 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $126,900 | 90 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $119,430 | 30 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $115,920 | 210 |
| Human Resources Managers | $111,780 | 70 |
| Lawyers | $108,410 | 410 |
| Computer Network Architects | $107,700 | 50 |
| Managers, All Other | $106,500 | 280 |
| Electrical Engineers | $105,050 | 50 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $103,530 | 70 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $103,380 | 50 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $103,350 | 60 |
| Management Analysts | $103,140 | 200 |
| Project Management Specialists | $102,970 | 340 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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