Construction Laborers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $46,190 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.21
10th percentile $36,750
90th percentile $60,580
Employed locally 360
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,750
    25th
    $43,750
    50th (median)
    $46,190
    75th
    $51,070
    90th
    $60,580

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 62% Median Construction Laborers salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $53,430
    Binghamton, NY $52,460
    Great Falls, MT $49,750
    Missoula, MT $48,990
    Billings, MT $47,980
    Sumter, SC $37,690

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73,790
    Carpenters$57,540
    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 Construction Laborers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Helena, MT is $22.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.83 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Helena, MT is 1.2% below the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Helena?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,750 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,750.