Retail Salespersons Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $34,550 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.61
10th percentile $27,770
90th percentile $46,740
Employed locally 1,110
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,770
    25th
    $29,140
    50th (median)
    $34,550
    75th
    $37,020
    90th
    $46,740

    Helena economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $37,220
    Billings, MT $34,670
    Missoula, MT $34,270
    Binghamton, NY $34,100
    Great Falls, MT $32,440
    Sumter, SC $28,470

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $30,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $48,120
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $58,240
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,440
    Insurance Sales Agents $64,530
    Counter and Rental Clerks $39,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Helena, MT is $16.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.36 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Helena, MT is 0.1% below the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Helena?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $27,770 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,140.