The median annual wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Helena, MT is $73,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $71,230.
Pay spans roughly $59,430 at the 10th percentile to $88,090 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $35.49 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as police and sheriff's patrol officers in Helena, MT.
| Median (annual) | $73,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $71,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $35.49 |
| 10th percentile | $59,430 |
| 90th percentile | $88,090 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.