How much does a childcare worker make in Helena?
$35,500a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Helena, MT metro area. That is $17.07 an hour or $2,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.07
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 87 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,960Median: $35,500Highest 10%: $38,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,960 | $12.96 | |
| 25th | $28,620 | $13.76 | |
| Median | $35,500 | $17.07 | |
| 75th | $36,450 | $17.52 | |
| 90th | $38,260 | $18.39 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Bozeman, MT | $36,460 |
| Billings, MT | $35,740 |
| Missoula, MT | $35,510 |
| Great Falls, MT | $31,320 |
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Salaries for every job in Helena, MTFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Helena?
The median hourly pay in the Helena, MT metro area is $17.07 ($35,500 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Helena than the national average?
Yes: $35,500 against $34,980 nationally, 1% more.
How does Helena compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $35,120, so Helena pays 1% more.
Where does Helena rank for childcare worker pay?
87 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,260 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.