Financial Managers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $105,100 -35% vs national
Median hourly $50.53
10th percentile $85,600
90th percentile $179,990
Employed locally 160
National median $161,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,600
    25th
    $101,080
    50th (median)
    $105,100
    75th
    $149,690
    90th
    $179,990

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Managers salary vs area income 142% Median Financial Managers salary is 42% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $218,920
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $216,520
    New York $215,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $211,730
    New Jersey $188,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $188,490

    Nearby metros — Financial Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $140,630
    Billings, MT $138,490
    Sumter, SC $135,820
    Missoula, MT $130,770
    Bozeman, MT $128,410
    Great Falls, MT $123,460

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$94,520
    Managers, All Other$99,540
    Medical and Health Services Managers$114,450
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$133,270
    Construction Managers$96,370
    Administrative Services Managers$128,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Managers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Managers in Helena, MT is $50.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.76 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Financial Managers salaries?

    The median Financial Managers salary in Helena, MT is 35% below the national median of $161,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial Managers in Helena?

    Entry-level Financial Managers (10th percentile) earn around $85,600 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,080.