Dishwashers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $27,640 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.29
10th percentile $21,890
90th percentile $35,200
Employed locally 160
National median $33,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,890
    25th
    $25,600
    50th (median)
    $27,640
    75th
    $32,780
    90th
    $35,200

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Dishwashers salary vs area income 37% Median Dishwashers salary is 63% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dishwashers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,490
    Napa, CA $38,640
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,140

    Nearby metros — Dishwashers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $32,530
    Binghamton, NY $31,200
    Billings, MT $28,580
    Missoula, MT $28,270
    Sumter, SC $27,250
    Great Falls, MT $27,230

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,050
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,120
    Waiters and Waitresses $21,870
    Bartenders $22,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,310
    Food Preparation Workers $31,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dishwashers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Dishwashers in Helena, MT is $13.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.91 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Dishwashers salaries?

    The median Dishwashers salary in Helena, MT is 17.9% below the national median of $33,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dishwashers in Helena?

    Entry-level Dishwashers (10th percentile) earn around $21,890 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,600.