Surveyors Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $76,920 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.98
10th percentile $46,110
90th percentile $103,790
Employed locally 40
National median $72,740

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,110
    25th
    $61,990
    50th (median)
    $76,920
    75th
    $95,180
    90th
    $103,790

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Surveyors salary vs area income 104% Median Surveyors salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surveyors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Yuba City, CA $130,730
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $124,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,690
    Redding, CA $121,250
    Fresno, CA $115,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,450

    Nearby metros — Surveyors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $88,010
    Billings, MT $82,550
    Missoula, MT $78,930

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $83,740
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $74,950
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $75,670
    Engineers, All Other $78,720
    Electrical Engineers $102,090
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surveyors make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Surveyors in Helena, MT is $36.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.63 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Surveyors salaries?

    The median Surveyors salary in Helena, MT is 5.7% above the national median of $72,740. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surveyors in Helena?

    Entry-level Surveyors (10th percentile) earn around $46,110 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,990.