Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $46,610 +30.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.41
10th percentile $32,840
90th percentile $61,500
Employed locally 60
National median $35,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,840
    25th
    $37,890
    50th (median)
    $46,610
    75th
    $48,360
    90th
    $61,500

    Helena economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $51,420
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $48,390
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $47,820
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,450
    Bozeman, MT $45,590
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $45,030

    Nearby metros — Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $45,590
    Missoula, MT $41,840
    Billings, MT $38,450
    Binghamton, NY $33,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Helena, MT is $22.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.57 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salaries?

    The median Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse salary in Helena, MT is 30.6% above the national median of $35,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse in Helena?

    Entry-level Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (10th percentile) earn around $32,840 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,890.