Recreation Workers Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $34,860 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.76
10th percentile $23,480
90th percentile $47,730
Employed locally 50
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,480
    25th
    $27,400
    50th (median)
    $34,860
    75th
    $42,660
    90th
    $47,730

    Helena economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $36,920
    Great Falls, MT $34,730
    Binghamton, NY $33,530
    Billings, MT $30,660
    Sumter, SC $29,970
    Missoula, MT $29,500

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$30,780
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$30,650
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,290
    Animal Caretakers$31,510
    Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$22,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$39,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Helena, MT is $16.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.15 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Helena, MT is 1.5% below the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation Workers in Helena?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,480 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,400.