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Helena, MT Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+16 this week — 16 added vs 0 removed)

Helena, MT job market overview (May 2026)

The Helena, MT job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 150 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • 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-time26—$18.82/hr n=6
Full-time18$110k n=8—
Contract3——
Temporary2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail96—$18.82/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants32——
Consumer Goods24—$18.82/hr n=7
Transportation & Logistics16$70k n=8—
Manufacturing7——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate10
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Food Service5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons8
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Stockers and Order Fillers4
  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail96
  • Food Service / Restaurants32
  • Consumer Goods24
  • Transportation & Logistics16
  • Manufacturing7
  • Healthcare3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified100 · 67%
  • Part-time26 · 17%
  • Full-time18 · 12%
  • Contract3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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