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Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$64,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.85/hr
▼ 20% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
310
public U.S. Median
$79,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,801 #47 of 50

Aircraft Mechanic pay in Montana, explained

Aircraft mechanics in Montana earn a median of $64,170 per year ($30.85 per hour), which is 20% below the national median of $79,870. Entry-level workers earn around $47,100, while the most experienced aircraft mechanics reach about $97,200. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $64,170 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $64,170 is worth about $67,801 in national buying power — ranking Montana #47 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Aircraft Mechanic pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,100
$22.64/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,170
$30.85/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$97,200
$46.73/hr

Aircraft Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $64,170 $67,801
North Dakota $77,740 $87,389 −$13,570
South Dakota $75,750 $85,510 −$11,580
Idaho $61,250 $64,140 +$2,920
Wyoming $56,680 $61,149 +$7,490

Aircraft Mechanic in Montana: FAQ

How much do aircraft mechanics make in Montana?

Aircraft mechanics in Montana earn a median of $64,170 per year ($30.85 per hour), compared with $79,870 nationally.

Does Montana pay aircraft mechanics well?

At $64,170, Montana pays 20% below the national median for aircraft mechanics. An estimated 310 work in the state.

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