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Helena, MT Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (1% appear duplicated)

Helena, MT job market overview (June 2026)

The Helena, MT job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 202 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier 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 crew / cashier 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
Full-time22$110k n=11—
Part-time20—$18.82/hr n=6
Contract5——
Temporary2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail87—$18.82/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants44——
Professional Services36——
Consumer Goods26—$18.82/hr n=7
Transportation & Logistics20$90k n=11—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Cook / Kitchen8
  • Retail Associate7
  • Pharmacy7
  • Director7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail87
  • Food Service / Restaurants44
  • Professional Services36
  • Consumer Goods26
  • Transportation & Logistics20
  • Manufacturing14

Employment mix

  • Unspecified152 · 75%
  • Full-time22 · 11%
  • Part-time20 · 10%
  • Contract5 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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