How much does a physician make in Helena?
$316,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Helena, MT metro area. That is $152.18 an hour or $26,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $152.18
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 114 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $232,200Median: $316,500Highest 10%: $433,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $232,200 | $111.63 | |
| 25th | $293,100 | $140.92 | |
| Median | $316,500 | $152.18 | |
| 75th | $363,800 | $174.89 | |
| 90th | $433,900 | $208.61 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Helena
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pharmacist | $146,400 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $136,400 |
| Physician Assistant | $134,000 |
| Registered Nurse | $98,690 |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,200 |
| Physical Therapist | $84,390 |
| Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker | $80,300 |
| Radiologic Technologist and Technician | $77,570 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician | $74,840 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse | $63,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Helena?
The median hourly pay in the Helena, MT metro area is $152.18 ($316,500 a year).
Do physicians make more in Helena than the national average?
Yes: $316,500 against $265,900 nationally, 19% more.
How does Helena compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $438,900, so Helena pays 28% less.
Where does Helena rank for physician pay?
114 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% make $232,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $433,900 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.