Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators pay range in Helena
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,120 or more. The middle half of miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in Helena earn between $38,240 and $67,090.
- $32K10th
- $38K25th
- $54KMedian
- $67K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,170 | $4,431 | $25.56 |
| Median | $53,710 | $4,476 | $25.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,240 | $3,187 | $18.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,090 | $5,591 | $32.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators pay in Helena vs. Montana and the U.S.
Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in Helena earn 18% more than the Montana average ($45,150) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($46,660). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $44,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | $53,170 | $53,710 | $32,170 | $80,120 | 140 |
| Montana | $45,150 | $44,940 | $35,050 | $59,340 | 1,510 |
| United States | $46,660 | $44,650 | $33,280 | $64,880 | 1,405,030 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary after taxes in Helena
On the average salary of $53,170, a single filer in Helena takes home about $43,160 a year, or $3,597 a month and $1,660 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Helena a good place for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Helena area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $53,170 buys what about $55,574 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Helena ($55,040). A typical home costs $477,996, or 9.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in other Montana cities
Helena ranks 1st of 5 Montana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Helena$53,170
- Bozeman$47,880
- Great Falls$45,190
- Billings$44,340
- Missoula$42,470
All Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salaries in Montana
Highest-paying cities for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators
Lafayette, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($72,040).
- Lafayette, LA$72,040
- Lexington, KY$62,470
- San Francisco, CA$61,560
- Spartanburg, SC$60,020
- Nashville, TN$57,320
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Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Helena: questions
How much do miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators make an hour in Helena?
$25.56 an hour on average, and $25.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators salary in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators take-home pay in Helena?
About $43,160 a year ($3,597 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,170.
Do miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators earn more in Helena than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more than the U.S. average for this job ($46,660).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-2090; area Helena, MT (25740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.34, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.34).
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