How much does a hydrologist make in Helena?
$86,260a year
Median yearly pay for hydrologists in the Helena, MT metro area. That is $41.47 an hour or $7,188 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.47
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,450Median: $86,260Highest 10%: $115,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,450 | $34.83 | |
| 25th | $84,500 | $40.63 | |
| Median | $86,260 | $41.47 | |
| 75th | $104,500 | $50.26 | |
| 90th | $115,200 | $55.39 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for hydrologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Helena, MTFrequently asked questions
How much does a hydrologist make an hour in Helena?
The median hourly pay in the Helena, MT metro area is $41.47 ($86,260 a year).
Do hydrologists make more in Helena than the national average?
No: $86,260 against $96,600 nationally, 11% less.
How does Helena compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $84,500, so Helena pays 2% more.
Where does Helena rank for hydrologist pay?
24 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does a hydrologist make starting out in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,200 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.