Carpenters Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $57,540 -3% vs national
Median hourly $27.66
10th percentile $45,670
90th percentile $75,710
Employed locally 290
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,670
    25th
    $47,950
    50th (median)
    $57,540
    75th
    $62,960
    90th
    $75,710

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 78% Median Carpenters salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $62,250
    Billings, MT $58,810
    Missoula, MT $57,870
    Binghamton, NY $57,430
    Great Falls, MT $55,900
    Sumter, SC $48,170

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,790
    Construction Laborers $46,190
    Electricians $62,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,860
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $56,160
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Helena, MT is $27.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.29 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Helena, MT is 3% below the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $45,670 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,950.