How much does an electrician make in Helena?
$78,760a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Helena, MT metro area. That is $37.87 an hour or $6,563 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.87
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,560Median: $78,760Highest 10%: $82,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,560 | $23.83 | |
| 25th | $61,540 | $29.59 | |
| Median | $78,760 | $37.87 | |
| 75th | $81,150 | $39.01 | |
| 90th | $82,350 | $39.59 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for electricians.
| Billings, MT | $80,980 |
| Missoula, MT | $79,250 |
| Bozeman, MT | $78,230 |
| Great Falls, MT | $76,960 |
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Salaries for every job in Helena, MTFrequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Helena?
The median hourly pay in the Helena, MT metro area is $37.87 ($78,760 a year).
Do electricians make more in Helena than the national average?
Yes: $78,760 against $63,190 nationally, 25% more.
How does Helena compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $76,760, so Helena pays 3% more.
Where does Helena rank for electrician pay?
61 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,350 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.