Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $62,680 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.14
10th percentile $50,090
90th percentile $75,600
Employed locally 30
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,090
    25th
    $50,090
    50th (median)
    $62,680
    75th
    $67,990
    90th
    $75,600

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 85% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Property Appraisers and Assessors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,290
    District of Columbia $105,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,400
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $102,350
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,970
    Vallejo, CA $100,590

    Nearby metros — Property Appraisers and Assessors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $68,990
    Billings, MT $63,060
    Bozeman, MT $59,670

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,960
    Accountants and Auditors $72,550
    Compliance Officers $63,020
    Project Management Specialists $86,580
    Human Resources Specialists $65,500
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $75,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Property Appraisers and Assessors make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Helena, MT is $30.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.49 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Property Appraisers and Assessors salaries?

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Helena, MT is 4.2% below the national median of $65,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Helena?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $50,090 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,090.