Compliance Officers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $63,020 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.30
10th percentile $50,290
90th percentile $95,740
Employed locally 330
National median $78,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,290
    25th
    $63,020
    50th (median)
    $63,020
    75th
    $79,870
    90th
    $95,740

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Compliance Officers salary vs area income 85% Median Compliance Officers salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Compliance Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $118,490
    Lexington Park, MD $105,610
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $104,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,000
    District of Columbia $103,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,500

    Nearby metros — Compliance Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $73,890
    Binghamton, NY $73,730
    Sumter, SC $71,950
    Billings, MT $68,930
    Great Falls, MT $66,440
    Missoula, MT $62,130

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,960
    Accountants and Auditors $72,550
    Project Management Specialists $86,580
    Human Resources Specialists $65,500
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $75,310
    Management Analysts $92,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Compliance Officers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Compliance Officers in Helena, MT is $30.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.37 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Compliance Officers salaries?

    The median Compliance Officers salary in Helena, MT is 19.6% below the national median of $78,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Compliance Officers in Helena?

    Entry-level Compliance Officers (10th percentile) earn around $50,290 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,020.