SOC 39-7010 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tour and Travel Guides — Helena
Helena, MT · 1 metro areas compared
In Helena, MT the median wage for Tour and Travel Guides is $45,140 a year, which is 18.4% higher than the national figure of $38,120.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Helena, MT the median wage for Tour and Travel Guides is $45,140 a year, which is 18.4% higher than the national figure of $38,120. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,240 and $47,790. The lowest tenth earn under $25,830, while the highest tenth earn more than $47,790.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.34 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Bozeman records the highest median at $49,080. Of the 241 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 183rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,830 | −32.2% |
| 25th | $35,240 | −7.6% |
| Median (50th) | $45,140 | +18.4% |
| 75th | $47,790 | +25.4% |
| 90th | $47,790 | +25.4% |
| Mean | $41,920 | +10.0% |
Other metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bozeman | $49,080 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Helena run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $45,140 goes as far as $47,717 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,717US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,140 a year, 18.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,830 to $47,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bozeman, at $49,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tour and Travel Guides in Helena, MT?
The median annual wage is $45,140, or $21.70 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 $38,120, so pay in Helena, MT is 18.4% 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 $47,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,830 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 Bozeman, at $49,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 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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