Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $60,640 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.15
10th percentile $55,190
90th percentile $62,210
Employed locally 70
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,190
    25th
    $60,640
    50th (median)
    $60,640
    75th
    $62,210
    90th
    $62,210

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 82% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $60,750
    Missoula, MT $60,750
    Billings, MT $60,730
    Great Falls, MT $60,720
    Binghamton, NY $49,050
    Sumter, SC $48,950

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,790
    Construction Laborers $46,190
    Carpenters $57,540
    Electricians $62,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,860
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $56,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Helena, MT is $29.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.63 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Helena, MT is 23.6% above the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in Helena?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $55,190 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,640.