Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $39,580 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.03
10th percentile $29,620
90th percentile $55,410
Employed locally 260
National median $38,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,620
    25th
    $35,230
    50th (median)
    $39,580
    75th
    $49,920
    90th
    $55,410

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $48,640
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,210
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,080
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $48,010
    Carson City, NV $47,900
    Portland-South Portland, ME $47,800

    Nearby metros — Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $44,600
    Billings, MT $39,500
    Missoula, MT $38,830
    Great Falls, MT $37,900
    Binghamton, NY $37,340
    Sumter, SC $29,510

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $37,110
    Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Helena, MT is $19.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.81 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salaries?

    The median Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers salary in Helena, MT is 3.9% above the national median of $38,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Helena?

    Entry-level Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,620 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,230.