Electrical Engineers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $102,090 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.08
10th percentile $80,270
90th percentile $131,830
Employed locally 40
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,270
    25th
    $83,480
    50th (median)
    $102,090
    75th
    $124,080
    90th
    $131,830

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 138% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 38% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $120,440
    Sumter, SC $101,440
    Billings, MT $99,100
    Missoula, MT $97,360
    Bozeman, MT $97,170

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$83,740
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$74,950
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$75,670
    Engineers, All Other$78,720
    Surveyors$76,920
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Helena, MT is $49.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.93 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Helena, MT is 8.8% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Helena?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $80,270 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,480.