As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Process Operator in Helena, MT is $45,104, equivalent to $22 per hour, $867 weekly, or $3,759 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Process Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Process Operator in Helena, MT vary widely, spanning from $37,951 to $51,288. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,360) and 75th percentile ($48,341), while top earners (90th percentile) make $51,288 per year. This $6,981 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Hydraulics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Helena Process Operator often earn 5.2% lower than national averages. However, Helena currently ranks 753 statewide for Process Operator 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
Process Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Process Operator Salary $37,951 Helena, MT August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Process Operator Salary $41,360 Helena, MT August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Process Operator Salary $45,104 Helena, MT August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Process Operator Salary $48,341 Helena, MT August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Process Operator Salary $51,288 Helena, MT August 01, 2026
25% $41,360 10% $37,951 90% $51,288 75% $48,341 $45,104 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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