Painters, Construction and Maintenance Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $46,390 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.30
10th percentile $33,070
90th percentile $60,800
Employed locally 60
National median $48,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,070
    25th
    $38,970
    50th (median)
    $46,390
    75th
    $59,630
    90th
    $60,800

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary vs area income 63% Median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Painters, Construction and Maintenance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $79,960
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $72,970
    Hawaii $67,620
    Urban Honolulu, HI $66,610
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Fairbanks-College, AK $65,830

    Nearby metros — Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $52,660
    Billings, MT $49,300
    Great Falls, MT $48,190
    Binghamton, NY $48,030
    Missoula, MT $47,490
    Sumter, SC $37,440

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,790
    Construction Laborers $46,190
    Carpenters $57,540
    Electricians $62,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,860
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $56,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Painters, Construction and Maintenance make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Helena, MT is $22.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.67 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Painters, Construction and Maintenance salaries?

    The median Painters, Construction and Maintenance salary in Helena, MT is 4.7% below the national median of $48,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Helena?

    Entry-level Painters, Construction and Maintenance (10th percentile) earn around $33,070 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,970.