General and Operations Managers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $94,520 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.44
10th percentile $48,190
90th percentile $182,050
Employed locally 930
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,190
    25th
    $64,590
    50th (median)
    $94,520
    75th
    $132,920
    90th
    $182,050

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 128% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 28% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for General and Operations Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $160,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    New Jersey $149,990

    Nearby metros — General and Operations Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sumter, SC $93,760
    Binghamton, NY $92,940
    Billings, MT $92,000
    Bozeman, MT $87,390
    Great Falls, MT $81,670
    Missoula, MT $77,880

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Administrative Services Managers $128,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do General and Operations Managers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Helena, MT is $45.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.75 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for General and Operations Managers salaries?

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Helena, MT is 8.2% below the national median of $102,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for General and Operations Managers in Helena?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $48,190 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,590.