Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $35,500 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $23,590
90th percentile $44,840
Employed locally 280
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,590
    25th
    $29,780
    50th (median)
    $35,500
    75th
    $38,180
    90th
    $44,840

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 48% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,980
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,610
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $48,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,630
    Bellingham, WA $47,540

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $36,920
    Missoula, MT $35,240
    Binghamton, NY $31,880
    Great Falls, MT $31,250
    Billings, MT $30,570
    Sumter, SC $22,560

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,080
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,610
    Instructional Coordinators $59,230
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $48,470
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Helena, MT is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Helena, MT is 0.7% above the national median of $35,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Helena?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $23,590 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,780.