Fence Erectors Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $48,170 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $37,970
90th percentile $66,810
Employed locally 40
National median $46,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,970
    25th
    $40,210
    50th (median)
    $48,170
    75th
    $57,180
    90th
    $66,810

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Fence Erectors salary vs area income 65% Median Fence Erectors salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fence Erectors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Omaha, NE-IA $78,790
    Nebraska $78,780
    Alaska $63,040
    Anchorage, AK $63,040
    Illinois $62,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,240

    Nearby metros — Fence Erectors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Billings, MT $57,380

    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
    Electricians $62,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,860
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $56,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fence Erectors make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Fence Erectors in Helena, MT is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.12 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Fence Erectors salaries?

    The median Fence Erectors salary in Helena, MT is 2.6% above the national median of $46,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fence Erectors in Helena?

    Entry-level Fence Erectors (10th percentile) earn around $37,970 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,210.