Biological Technicians Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $47,090 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.64
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $52,290
Employed locally 50
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $37,680
    50th (median)
    $47,090
    75th
    $47,090
    90th
    $52,290

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Biological Technicians salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    Tyler, TX $77,020
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,310
    Peoria, IL $72,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $68,890

    Nearby metros — Biological Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Missoula, MT $50,310
    Bozeman, MT $47,420

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,510
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $59,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $78,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,350
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $76,680
    Conservation Scientists $63,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Helena, MT is $22.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.42 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Helena, MT is 9.4% below the national median of $52,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Technicians in Helena?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,680.