Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $45,530 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.89
10th percentile $35,270
90th percentile $69,310
Employed locally 380
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,270
    25th
    $37,610
    50th (median)
    $45,530
    75th
    $59,010
    90th
    $69,310

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 61% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $61,570
    Sheboygan, WI $60,610
    District of Columbia $60,600
    Napa, CA $60,510

    Nearby metros — Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $46,780
    Bozeman, MT $46,230
    Sumter, SC $45,760
    Missoula, MT $45,690
    Great Falls, MT $45,470
    Billings, MT $44,010

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,660
    Tire Repairers and Changers $37,990
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,920
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,360
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $53,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance and Repair Workers, General make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Helena, MT is $21.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.64 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salaries?

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Helena, MT is 6.4% below the national median of $48,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Helena?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $35,270 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,610.