Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $29,050 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.97
10th percentile $21,670
90th percentile $36,130
Employed locally 1,150
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,670
    25th
    $22,890
    50th (median)
    $29,050
    75th
    $34,750
    90th
    $36,130

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 61% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Napa, CA $38,270
    District of Columbia $38,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090

    Nearby metros — Fast Food and Counter Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $34,210
    Binghamton, NY $31,950
    Missoula, MT $30,200
    Billings, MT $29,690
    Great Falls, MT $28,640
    Sumter, SC $22,890

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Dishwashers $27,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Helena, MT is $13.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.58 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Helena, MT is 4.7% below the national median of $30,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Helena?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,670 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,890.