Cashiers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $30,040 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.44
10th percentile $22,920
90th percentile $36,430
Employed locally 870
National median $31,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,920
    25th
    $27,630
    50th (median)
    $30,040
    75th
    $35,200
    90th
    $36,430

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Cashiers salary vs area income 41% Median Cashiers salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cashiers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,890
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,520
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,370
    Napa, CA $37,860
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,840
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $37,780

    Nearby metros — Cashiers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $37,010
    Missoula, MT $32,360
    Binghamton, NY $31,280
    Billings, MT $30,630
    Great Falls, MT $29,240
    Sumter, SC $24,500

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,120
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $58,240
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,440
    Insurance Sales Agents $64,530
    Counter and Rental Clerks $39,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cashiers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Cashiers in Helena, MT is $14.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.94 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Cashiers salaries?

    The median Cashiers salary in Helena, MT is 3.7% below the national median of $31,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Cashiers (10th percentile) earn around $22,920 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,630.