Chief Executives Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $164,090 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $78.89
10th percentile $109,670
90th percentile —
Employed locally 80
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $109,670
    25th
    $137,360
    50th (median)
    $164,090

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 222% Median Chief Executives salary is 122% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chief Executives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Medford, OR $615,500
    Midland, MI $587,950
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810

    Nearby metros — Chief Executives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Billings, MT $220,590
    Great Falls, MT $219,600
    Bozeman, MT $212,690
    Missoula, MT $179,840
    Binghamton, NY $151,370
    Sumter, SC $143,920

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $94,520
    Managers, All Other $99,540
    Medical and Health Services Managers $114,450
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $133,270
    Financial Managers $105,100
    Construction Managers $96,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Helena, MT is $78.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $200.03 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Helena, MT is 20.5% below the national median of $206,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chief Executives in Helena?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $109,670 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $137,360.