Office Clerks, General Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $43,760 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.04
10th percentile $29,720
90th percentile $62,420
Employed locally 980
National median $43,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,720
    25th
    $36,330
    50th (median)
    $43,760
    75th
    $53,560
    90th
    $62,420

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Clerks, General salary vs area income 59% Median Office Clerks, General salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Office Clerks, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $60,320
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $58,920
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,330
    Colorado $56,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,790
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $53,780

    Nearby metros — Office Clerks, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $47,450
    Missoula, MT $44,110
    Billings, MT $43,420
    Great Falls, MT $42,400
    Binghamton, NY $39,630
    Sumter, SC $35,110

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,350
    Customer Service Representatives $43,790
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,690
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,680
    Information and Record Clerks, All Other $49,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Office Clerks, General make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Office Clerks, General in Helena, MT is $21.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.83 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Office Clerks, General salaries?

    The median Office Clerks, General salary in Helena, MT is 0.3% above the national median of $43,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Office Clerks, General in Helena?

    Entry-level Office Clerks, General (10th percentile) earn around $29,720 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,330.