Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $49,390 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.75
10th percentile $47,040
90th percentile $59,460
Employed locally 50
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,040
    25th
    $49,390
    50th (median)
    $49,390
    75th
    $57,850
    90th
    $59,460

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 67% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Public Safety Telecommunicators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,110
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $87,870
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Napa, CA $84,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,110

    Nearby metros — Public Safety Telecommunicators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $57,980
    Billings, MT $50,120
    Missoula, MT $42,610

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,760
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Helena, MT is $23.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.29 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Helena, MT is 2.6% below the national median of $50,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Helena?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $47,040 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,390.