Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $57,640 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.71
10th percentile $39,090
90th percentile $69,710
Employed locally 320
National median $57,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,090
    25th
    $48,640
    50th (median)
    $57,640
    75th
    $61,270
    90th
    $69,710

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary vs area income 78% Median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lincoln, NE $92,890
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,540
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $73,500
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,540
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $65,220

    Nearby metros — Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $61,870
    Billings, MT $60,440
    Missoula, MT $58,860
    Binghamton, NY $56,250
    Great Falls, MT $52,920
    Sumter, SC $46,000

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,260
    Light Truck Drivers $45,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,840
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,100
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $33,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Helena, MT is $27.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.42 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers salary in Helena, MT is 0.3% above the national median of $57,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Helena?

    Entry-level Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $39,090 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,640.