Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $51,760 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.89
10th percentile $43,290
90th percentile $60,810
Employed locally 50
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,290
    25th
    $51,760
    50th (median)
    $51,760
    75th
    $51,760
    90th
    $60,810

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 70% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Correctional Officers and Jailers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $107,220
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    El Centro, CA $104,090
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Missoula, MT $78,850
    Billings, MT $49,700

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$73,820
    Security Guards$37,700
    Firefighters$55,560
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$73,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Helena, MT is $24.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.82 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries?

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Helena, MT is 10.7% below the national median of $57,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Helena?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $43,290 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,760.