Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $39,040 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.77
10th percentile $28,520
90th percentile $69,640
Employed locally 100
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,520
    25th
    $32,490
    50th (median)
    $39,040
    75th
    $47,820
    90th
    $69,640

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 53% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Counter and Rental Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $49,130
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,550
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $47,710
    Washington $47,420
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,350
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $47,060

    Nearby metros — Counter and Rental Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $44,300
    Missoula, MT $41,420
    Billings, MT $40,060
    Binghamton, NY $37,820
    Great Falls, MT $36,830
    Sumter, SC $29,950

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,550
    Cashiers $30,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,120
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $58,240
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,440
    Insurance Sales Agents $64,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Counter and Rental Clerks make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Helena, MT is $18.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.15 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Counter and Rental Clerks salaries?

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Helena, MT is 1.3% above the national median of $38,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Counter and Rental Clerks in Helena?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $28,520 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,490.