SOC 47-2111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electricians — Helena
Helena, MT · 4 metro areas compared
In Helena, MT the median wage for Electricians is $78,760 a year, which is 24.6% higher than the national figure of $63,190.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Helena, MT the median wage for Electricians is $78,760 a year, which is 24.6% higher than the national figure of $63,190. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $61,540 and $81,150. The lowest tenth earn under $49,560, while the highest tenth earn more than $82,350.
The area has 240 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 5.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Billings records the highest median at $80,980. Of the 241 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 71st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,560 | −21.6% |
| 25th | $61,540 | −2.6% |
| Median (50th) | $78,760 | +24.6% |
| 75th | $81,150 | +28.4% |
| 90th | $82,350 | +30.3% |
| Mean | $71,150 | +12.6% |
Other metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings | $80,980 | 510 | |
| 2 | Missoula | $79,250 | 280 | |
| 3 | Bozeman | $78,230 | 440 | |
| 4 | Great Falls | $76,960 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Helena run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $78,760 goes as far as $83,256 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,256US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,760 a year, 24.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,560 to $82,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Billings, at $80,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electricians in Helena, MT?
The median annual wage is $78,760, or $37.87 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,190, so pay in Helena, MT is 24.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Helena, MT earns more than $82,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,560 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Billings, at $80,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Helena, MT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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