Pharmacists Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $139,910 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $67.26
10th percentile $120,440
90th percentile $159,060
Employed locally 120
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $120,440
    25th
    $133,270
    50th (median)
    $139,910
    75th
    $155,860
    90th
    $159,060

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 189% Median Pharmacists salary is 89% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $151,690
    Billings, MT $137,230
    Great Falls, MT $134,990
    Binghamton, NY $133,840
    Missoula, MT $132,140
    Sumter, SC $131,940

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,920
    Physical Therapists $82,770
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,620
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,830
    Dental Hygienists $93,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Helena, MT is $67.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.94 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Helena, MT is 1.8% above the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacists in Helena?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $120,440 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $133,270.