Information Security Analysts Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $87,220 -30.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.94
10th percentile $62,970
90th percentile $103,160
Employed locally 90
National median $124,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,970
    25th
    $75,990
    50th (median)
    $87,220
    75th
    $87,220
    90th
    $103,160

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Information Security Analysts salary vs area income 118% Median Information Security Analysts salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Information Security Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,160
    Boulder, CO $156,410
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $154,340
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $152,660
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $148,640

    Nearby metros — Information Security Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $111,430
    Binghamton, NY $105,430
    Missoula, MT $90,220
    Billings, MT $88,890
    Great Falls, MT $88,040

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $97,470
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,860
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,870
    Computer Systems Analysts $79,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $85,490
    Operations Research Analysts $80,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Information Security Analysts make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Information Security Analysts in Helena, MT is $41.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.68 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Information Security Analysts salaries?

    The median Information Security Analysts salary in Helena, MT is 30.2% below the national median of $124,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Information Security Analysts in Helena?

    Entry-level Information Security Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $62,970 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,990.