Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $31,450 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.12
10th percentile $26,470
90th percentile $38,020
Employed locally 780
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,470
    25th
    $29,720
    50th (median)
    $31,450
    75th
    $36,360
    90th
    $38,020

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 42% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Home Health and Personal Care Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grants Pass, OR $53,120
    Longview-Kelso, WA $47,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,690
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $46,350
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Walla Walla, WA $46,140

    Nearby metros — Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $37,050
    Bozeman, MT $36,900
    Billings, MT $33,080
    Missoula, MT $31,280
    Great Falls, MT $28,990
    Sumter, SC $27,000

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $40,640
    Medical Assistants $43,720
    Dental Assistants $45,300
    Psychiatric Aides $47,930
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Home Health and Personal Care Aides make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Helena, MT is $15.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.90 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Home Health and Personal Care Aides salaries?

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Helena, MT is 9.9% below the national median of $34,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Helena?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $26,470 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,720.