First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $67,210 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.31
10th percentile $40,540
90th percentile $94,800
Employed locally 110
National median $71,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,540
    25th
    $55,120
    50th (median)
    $67,210
    75th
    $79,050
    90th
    $94,800

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary vs area income 91% Median First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $102,450
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $97,960
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,360
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $94,290
    Lexington Park, MD $91,820

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Billings, MT $84,460
    Binghamton, NY $73,090
    Sumter, SC $68,860
    Great Falls, MT $65,160
    Bozeman, MT $64,420
    Missoula, MT $58,750

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bakers $36,890
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,780
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $50,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $59,000
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Helena, MT is $32.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.66 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in Helena, MT is 5.6% below the national median of $71,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Helena?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,540 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,120.