Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $34,660 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.67
10th percentile $25,000
90th percentile $41,460
Employed locally 110
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,000
    25th
    $28,020
    50th (median)
    $34,660
    75th
    $38,380
    90th
    $41,460

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 47% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Receptionists and Information Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    Napa, CA $45,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300

    Nearby metros — Receptionists and Information Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $37,620
    Binghamton, NY $36,650
    Billings, MT $35,450
    Missoula, MT $35,410
    Great Falls, MT $33,910
    Sumter, SC $32,700

    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 Receptionists and Information Clerks make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Helena, MT is $16.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.53 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries?

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Helena, MT is 6.9% below the national median of $37,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Helena?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $25,000 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,020.