SOC 25-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Teachers and Instructors, All Other — Helena
Helena, MT · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Helena, MT is $46,990 per year, substantially below the national median of $66,140 — a gap of 29.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Helena, MT is $46,990 per year, substantially below the national median of $66,140 — a gap of 29.0%. Half of workers earn between $44,440 and $76,750. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,470 and the ninetieth at $103,420.
Within the state, Billings records the highest median at $47,370. Of the 241 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 170th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,470 | −57.0% |
| 25th | $44,440 | −32.8% |
| Median (50th) | $46,990 | −29.0% |
| 75th | $76,750 | +16.0% |
| 90th | $103,420 | +56.4% |
| Mean | $58,120 | −12.1% |
Other metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings | $47,370 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Helena run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $46,990 goes as far as $49,672 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,672US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,990 a year, 29.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,470 to $103,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Billings, at $47,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Helena, MT?
The median annual wage is $46,990, 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 $66,140, so pay in Helena, MT is 29.0% lower. 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 $103,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,470 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 $47,370 per year.
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.
Explore related data