Technology Helena, MT Pop. 32,315

Network Engineer Salary in Helena, Montana

The median network engineer salary in Helena, MT is $82,800 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 1.1% below the Montana state average.

City Median
$82,800
vs State Avg
$-920
vs National
$-9,200
Cost of Living
94%

Network Engineer Salary in Helena by Experience

In Helena, an entry-level network engineer earns around $54,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $124,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 94% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$54,000
$-6,000 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$84,600
$-9,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$124,200
$-13,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Helena, MT

Percentile Helena
10th Percentile $50,400
25th Percentile $66,600
Median (50th) $82,800
75th Percentile $106,200
90th Percentile $130,500

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How to Become a Network Engineer in Helena

Education

Most network engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Helena and the surrounding Montana area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

CiscoTCP/IPFirewallsVPNNetwork MonitoringCCNA/CCNP

Job Outlook

Nationally, network engineer employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Helena may vary based on local industry and population growth.