How much does an inspector make in Helena?

$60,290a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Helena, MT metro area. That is $28.99 an hour or $5,024 a month.

Hourly: $28.99
Vs. national median: +24%
Rank among cities: 29 of 388
Jobs in the area: 50

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $37,610Median: $60,290Highest 10%: $84,920

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$37,610	$18.08
25th	$48,900	$23.51
Median	$60,290	$28.99
75th	$81,740	$39.30
90th	$84,920	$40.83

Other cities in Montana

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Bozeman, MT	$62,200
Billings, MT	$59,680
Missoula, MT	$53,560

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Related jobs in Helena

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$65,730
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$57,410
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator	$53,710
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$47,950
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$38,940
Baker	$36,890
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$35,620

Salaries for every job in Helena, MT

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Helena?

The median hourly pay in the Helena, MT metro area is $28.99 ($60,290 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Helena than the national average?

Yes: $60,290 against $48,570 nationally, 24% more.

How does Helena compare with the rest of Montana?

The median in Montana is $58,070, so Helena pays 4% more.

Where does Helena rank for inspector pay?

29 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Helena?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,920 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.