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Helena, MT Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (58% open 30+ days)

Helena, MT job market overview (May 2026)

The Helena, MT job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 140 active job postings tracked here, 58% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Helena, MT job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Helena, MT.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time29—$18.82/hr n=6
Full-time17$110k n=7—
Contract3——
Temporary2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail95—$18.82/hr n=7
Consumer Goods23—$18.82/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants21——
Transportation & Logistics16$70k n=8—
Manufacturing6——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate11
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Pharmacy6
  • Cook / Kitchen5
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons8
  • Managers, All Other4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail95
  • Consumer Goods23
  • Food Service / Restaurants21
  • Transportation & Logistics16
  • Manufacturing6
  • Healthcare3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified88 · 63%
  • Part-time29 · 21%
  • Full-time17 · 12%
  • Contract3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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