How much does a painter make in Helena?
$60,110a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Helena, MT metro area. That is $28.90 an hour or $5,009 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.90
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,370Median: $60,110Highest 10%: $72,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,370 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $47,830 | $23.00 | |
| Median | $60,110 | $28.90 | |
| 75th | $61,810 | $29.72 | |
| 90th | $72,110 | $34.67 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Bozeman, MT | $60,850 |
| Great Falls, MT | $58,260 |
| Billings, MT | $58,140 |
| Missoula, MT | $57,060 |
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Salaries for every job in Helena, MTFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Helena?
The median hourly pay in the Helena, MT metro area is $28.90 ($60,110 a year).
Do painters make more in Helena than the national average?
Yes: $60,110 against $49,400 nationally, 22% more.
How does Helena compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $58,290, so Helena pays 3% more.
Where does Helena rank for painter pay?
31 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,110 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.