Bartenders Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $22,610 -32.6% vs national
Median hourly $10.87
10th percentile $21,420
90th percentile $35,890
Employed locally 400
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,420
    25th
    $21,580
    50th (median)
    $22,610
    75th
    $27,470
    90th
    $35,890

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 31% Median Bartenders salary is 69% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bartenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,300
    Hawaii $68,820
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,480
    New York $60,750
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390

    Nearby metros — Bartenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $48,530
    Bozeman, MT $23,670
    Billings, MT $22,640
    Great Falls, MT $22,450
    Missoula, MT $22,210
    Sumter, SC $16,140

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,050
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,120
    Waiters and Waitresses $21,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,310
    Food Preparation Workers $31,580
    Dishwashers $27,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Helena, MT is $10.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.35 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Helena, MT is 32.6% below the national median of $33,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $21,420 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,580.