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How much does a carpenter make in Helena?

$58,490a year

Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Helena, MT metro area. That is $28.12 an hour or $4,874 a month.

Hourly
$28.12
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
165 of 390
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,230Median: $58,490Highest 10%: $77,570
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,230$19.34
25th$49,020$23.57
Median$58,490$28.12
75th$64,180$30.86
90th$77,570$37.29

Other cities in Montana

Median yearly pay for carpenters.

Bozeman, MT$62,450
Billings, MT$58,950
Great Falls, MT$58,790
Missoula, MT$57,160
Carpenter salary in Montana Carpenter salary in all states

Related jobs in Helena

Same field, median yearly pay.

Construction and Building Inspector$80,830
Electrician$78,760
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$76,340
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$62,570
Painter$60,110
Highway Maintenance Worker$60,000
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$59,260
Construction Laborer$48,930
Insulation Worker$47,330
Salaries for every job in Helena, MT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a carpenter make an hour in Helena?

The median hourly pay in the Helena, MT metro area is $28.12 ($58,490 a year).

Do carpenters make more in Helena than the national average?

No: $58,490 against $60,580 nationally, 3% less.

How does Helena compare with the rest of Montana?

The median in Montana is $58,820, so Helena pays 1% less.

Where does Helena rank for carpenter pay?

165 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a carpenter make starting out in Helena?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,570 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.