Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $78,350 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.67
10th percentile $56,640
90th percentile $106,130
Employed locally 80
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,640
    25th
    $62,350
    50th (median)
    $78,350
    75th
    $88,130
    90th
    $106,130

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 106% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,600
    District of Columbia $115,710
    Niles, MI $113,680
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $113,120
    Lawrence, KS $109,740

    Nearby metros — Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Billings, MT $82,790
    Sumter, SC $80,030
    Great Falls, MT $76,210
    Binghamton, NY $73,650
    Bozeman, MT $66,200
    Missoula, MT $60,880

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$78,510
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$59,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$78,770
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$76,680
    Conservation Scientists$63,070
    Biological Scientists, All Other$103,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Health and Safety Specialists make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Helena, MT is $37.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.22 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries?

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Helena, MT is 6.6% below the national median of $83,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Helena?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $56,640 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,350.