Surgical Technologists pay range in Helena
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,150 or more. The middle half of surgical technologists in Helena earn between $48,320 and $70,340.
- $37K10th
- $48K25th
- $63KMedian
- $70K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,410 | $5,118 | $29.52 |
| Median | $62,910 | $5,242 | $30.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,320 | $4,027 | $23.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,340 | $5,862 | $33.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Surgical Technologists pay in Helena vs. Montana and the U.S.
Surgical technologists in Helena earn about the same as the Montana average ($60,440) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($68,710). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $64,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | $61,410 | $62,910 | $37,110 | $91,150 | 40 |
| Montana | $60,440 | $60,970 | $37,690 | $79,330 | 490 |
| United States | $68,710 | $64,650 | $45,940 | $96,940 | 117,460 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Surgical Technologists salary after taxes in Helena
On the average salary of $61,410, a single filer in Helena takes home about $49,393 a year, or $4,116 a month and $1,900 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% 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 surgical technologists? 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 $61,410 buys what about $64,186 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Helena ($55,040). A typical home costs $477,996, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Surgical Technologists salary in other Montana cities
Helena ranks 2nd of 4 Montana metro areas for this job; Bozeman pays the most ($69,870).
Highest-paying cities for surgical technologists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($105,420).
- San Jose, CA$105,420
- Vallejo, CA$103,120
- San Francisco, CA$96,990
- Napa, CA$96,920
- Santa Cruz, CA$95,450
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Surgical Technologists salary in Helena: questions
How much do surgical technologists make an hour in Helena?
$29.53 an hour on average, and $30.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level surgical technologists salary in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the surgical technologists take-home pay in Helena?
About $49,393 a year ($4,116 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,410.
Do surgical technologists earn more in Helena than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($68,710).
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 29-2055; area Helena, MT (25740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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