Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $42,780 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.57
10th percentile $32,190
90th percentile $60,990
Employed locally 90
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,190
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $42,780
    75th
    $44,850
    90th
    $60,990

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 58% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $63,630
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $63,140
    Alexandria, LA $61,030
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $56,550
    Jackson, MS $55,980
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $55,460

    Nearby metros — Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $46,260
    Great Falls, MT $43,100
    Binghamton, NY $40,050
    Missoula, MT $39,920
    Billings, MT $38,010
    Sumter, SC $37,810

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,210
    Bakers $36,890
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $50,740
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $59,000
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Helena, MT is $20.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.52 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salaries?

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Helena, MT is 1.4% above the national median of $42,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Helena?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $32,190 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.