Cost Estimators Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $73,060 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.13
10th percentile $47,400
90th percentile $96,200
Employed locally 80
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,400
    25th
    $60,420
    50th (median)
    $73,060
    75th
    $80,350
    90th
    $96,200

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 99% Median Cost Estimators salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cost Estimators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $106,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Massachusetts $102,680
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $101,910
    Worcester, MA $98,550

    Nearby metros — Cost Estimators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $77,060
    Bozeman, MT $68,360
    Missoula, MT $65,960
    Billings, MT $65,540
    Great Falls, MT $64,190
    Sumter, SC $62,140

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$65,960
    Accountants and Auditors$72,550
    Compliance Officers$63,020
    Project Management Specialists$86,580
    Human Resources Specialists$65,500
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Helena, MT is $35.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.14 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Helena, MT is 5.2% below the national median of $77,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cost Estimators in Helena?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $47,400 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,420.