Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $31,450 -7% vs national
Median hourly $15.12
10th percentile $27,610
90th percentile $43,420
Employed locally 50
National median $33,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,610
    25th
    $30,530
    50th (median)
    $31,450
    75th
    $37,150
    90th
    $43,420

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $43,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,450
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $42,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,650
    Napa, CA $40,350
    Bozeman, MT $39,460

    Nearby metros — Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $39,460
    Billings, MT $38,590
    Missoula, MT $38,420
    Great Falls, MT $36,640
    Binghamton, NY $35,510
    Sumter, SC $28,570

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,210
    Bakers $36,890
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,780
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $50,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $59,000
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Helena, MT is $15.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.13 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salaries?

    The median Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers salary in Helena, MT is 7% below the national median of $33,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Helena?

    Entry-level Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,610 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,530.