Food Service Managers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $62,560 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $38,410
90th percentile $80,240
Employed locally 60
National median $65,310

Compare Food Service Managers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Helena, MT stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Food Service Managers
in
Helena, MT
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,410
    25th
    $47,000
    50th (median)
    $62,560
    75th
    $69,690
    90th
    $80,240

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 84% Median Food Service Managers salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Service Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $97,060
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $95,540
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $94,720
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $94,720
    Bellingham, WA $93,610
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $93,090

    Nearby metros — Food Service Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $66,950
    Binghamton, NY $65,930
    Billings, MT $64,050
    Missoula, MT $62,780
    Sumter, SC $61,740
    Great Falls, MT $59,190

    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
    Financial Managers$105,100
    Construction Managers$96,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Helena, MT is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.58 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Helena, MT is 4.2% below the national median of $65,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $38,410 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,000.