As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Engineer in Helena, MT is $97,904, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,883 weekly, or $8,159 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for City Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for City Engineer in Helena, MT vary widely, spanning from $85,342 to $109,717. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($91,329) and 75th percentile ($104,088), while top earners (90th percentile) make $109,717 per year. This $12,759 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Helena City Engineer often earn 5.2% lower than national averages. However, Helena currently ranks 753 statewide for City Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
City Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Engineer Salary $85,342 Helena, MT June 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $91,329 Helena, MT June 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $97,904 Helena, MT June 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $104,088 Helena, MT June 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $109,717 Helena, MT June 01, 2026
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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of City Engineer in Helena, MT. The base salary for City Engineer ranges from $91,329 to $104,088 with the average base salary of $97,904. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $97,976 to $119,710 with the average total cash compensation of $107,655.

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About Helena, Montana    Helena (/ˈhɛlɪnə/) is the state capital of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Helena was founded as a gold camp ....More

Helena, Montana  area prices were up 3.1% from a year ago

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