Instrument Maker Salary in Helena, MT

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How much does an Instrument Maker make in Helena, MT? The average Instrument Maker salary in Helena, MT is $45,927 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $38,655 and $58,247. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Develops rough and finished sketches of research and laboratory instruments, parts or equipment from oral instructions and adapts and modifies sketches and blueprints based on applicable properties and mathematical calculations.

December 29, 2022

Works well with others.

February 17, 2023

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

February 21, 2023

Estimates time, materials and labor costs for projected jobs and makes recommendations for equipment purchases.

March 10, 2023

Design and fabrication of wide variety of prototype parts, systems, and tooling for research projects.

April 03, 2023

Test, calibrate and inspect prototype instruments and assemblies.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Instrument Maker in Helena, MT

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38655

58247

45927

Average Total Cash Compensation

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39085

59080

46311

What is the average salary for Instrument Maker in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Instrument Maker in Helena, MT. The base salary for Instrument Maker ranges from $38,655 to $58,247 with the average base salary of $45,927. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,085 to $59,080 with the average total cash compensation of $46,311.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$45,927	$38,655 - $58,247
Bonus	$383	$430 - $833
Total Pay	$46,311	$39,085 - $59,080

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Instrument Maker Salary Near Helena, MT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Great Falls, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,176 - $59,031	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Butte, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,566 - $56,605	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,566 - $56,605	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Missoula, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,566 - $56,605	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,566 - $56,605	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Kalispell, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,836 - $60,026	COMPARE TO Helena, MT

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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 during the Montana gold rush, and was established in 1864. Over $3.6 billion of gold was extracted in the city limits over a duration of two decades, making it one of the wealthiest cities in the United States by the late nineteenth century. The concentration of wealth contributed to the city's prominent, elaborate Victorian architecture. At the 2010 census Helena's population was 28,190, making it the fifth least populous state capital in the Un...

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