Bakers Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $36,890 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.74
10th percentile $24,900
90th percentile $50,670
Employed locally 110
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,900
    25th
    $35,970
    50th (median)
    $36,890
    75th
    $39,100
    90th
    $50,670

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 50% Median Bakers salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $40,180
    Binghamton, NY $37,020
    Billings, MT $35,890
    Missoula, MT $35,690
    Great Falls, MT $35,050

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,210
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,780
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $50,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $59,000
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Helena, MT is $17.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.36 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Helena, MT is 0.7% above the national median of $36,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bakers in Helena?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $24,900 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,970.