Electricians Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $62,880 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.23
10th percentile $47,950
90th percentile $79,240
Employed locally 240
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,950
    25th
    $49,650
    50th (median)
    $62,880
    75th
    $75,970
    90th
    $79,240

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 85% Median Electricians salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $78,470
    Billings, MT $78,160
    Great Falls, MT $74,580
    Missoula, MT $73,010
    Bozeman, MT $66,760
    Sumter, SC $60,050

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,790
    Construction Laborers $46,190
    Carpenters $57,540
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,860
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $56,160
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Helena, MT is $30.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.59 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Helena, MT is 0.9% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $47,950 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,650.