How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Helena?
$52,140a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Helena, MT metro area. That is $25.07 an hour or $4,345 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.07
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 161 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,130Median: $52,140Highest 10%: $59,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| 25th | $49,600 | $23.85 | |
| Median | $52,140 | $25.07 | |
| 75th | $57,820 | $27.80 | |
| 90th | $59,950 | $28.82 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Missoula, MT | $79,720 |
| Billings, MT | $49,110 |
Related jobs in Helena
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $97,850 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $75,430 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $73,950 |
| Firefighter | $54,260 |
| Security Guard | $37,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Helena?
The median hourly pay in the Helena, MT metro area is $25.07 ($52,140 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Helena than the national average?
No: $52,140 against $58,940 nationally, 12% less.
How does Helena compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $49,180, so Helena pays 6% more.
Where does Helena rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
161 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,950 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.