Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $36,330 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.47
10th percentile $29,170
90th percentile $45,260
Employed locally 140
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,170
    25th
    $30,720
    50th (median)
    $36,330
    75th
    $38,480
    90th
    $45,260

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 49% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $41,500
    Binghamton, NY $40,190
    Missoula, MT $38,120
    Billings, MT $36,490
    Sumter, SC $36,240
    Great Falls, MT $35,870

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,170
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,990
    Directors, Religious Activities and Education $38,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,540
    Clergy $60,250
    Social Workers, All Other $52,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Helena, MT is $17.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.66 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Helena, MT is 19.5% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Helena?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,170 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,720.