Human Resources Specialists Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $65,500 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.49
10th percentile $46,410
90th percentile $109,700
Employed locally 290
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,410
    25th
    $56,480
    50th (median)
    $65,500
    75th
    $79,790
    90th
    $109,700

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $68,960
    Sumter, SC $66,070
    Bozeman, MT $64,170
    Billings, MT $63,950
    Missoula, MT $59,210
    Great Falls, MT $58,820

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$65,960
    Accountants and Auditors$72,550
    Compliance Officers$63,020
    Project Management Specialists$86,580
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75,310
    Management Analysts$92,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Helena, MT is $31.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.63 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Helena, MT is 10.2% below the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Helena?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,410 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,480.