Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Helena
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,620 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Helena earn between $86,200 and $104,620.
- $74K10th
- $86K25th
- $103KMedian
- $105K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,160 | $7,930 | $45.75 |
| Median | $103,380 | $8,615 | $49.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $86,200 | $7,183 | $41.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,620 | $8,718 | $50.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Helena vs. Montana and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Helena earn 7% more than the Montana average ($88,810) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | $95,160 | $103,380 | $73,920 | $104,620 | 50 |
| Montana | $88,810 | $91,560 | $60,830 | $113,610 | 550 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Helena
On the average salary of $95,160, a single filer in Helena takes home about $71,759 a year, or $5,980 a month and $2,760 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 other biological scientists? 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 $95,160 buys what about $99,462 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Helena ($55,040). A typical home costs $477,996, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other Montana cities
Helena ranks 2nd of 4 Montana metro areas for this job; Bozeman pays the most ($97,550).
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Helena: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Helena?
$45.75 an hour on average, and $49.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $86,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Helena?
About $71,759 a year ($5,980 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,160.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Helena than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
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 19-1029; area Helena, MT (25740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 3.01, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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