Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Montana
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Montana earn a median $58,740 a year, +16% against the national median of $50,620; they and rank 9th of 51 states by median. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics earn 21% more than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Montana pays more than every neighbouring state: North Dakota, Wyoming, South Dakota and Idaho range from $48,420 in Idaho to $57,360 in North Dakota. Montana employs 2,900 automotive service technicians and mechanics, 5.67 per 1,000 jobs, the 42nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.25 means the occupation is more concentrated in Montana than nationally.
Montana vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Montana | Hourly | $18.35 | $22.71 | $28.24 | $34.75 | $37.72 | $28.51 | 2,900 | 5.67 | 1.25 |
| Annual | $38,170 | $47,230 | $58,740 | $72,270 | $78,460 | $59,310 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.66 | $18.70 | $24.34 | $33.86 | $39.32 | $27.13 | 704,640 | – | – |
| Annual | $34,660 | $38,900 | $50,620 | $70,430 | $81,790 | $56,420 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 9th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 42nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.25
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.67
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Montana's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Montana
5 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Montana publish a row for automotive service technicians and mechanics, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $29.48 | $61,320 | $45,430 | $81,920 | 330 | 4.57 | 1.01 |
| Billings, MT | $28.92 | $60,150 | $40,670 | $77,960 | 650 | 6.91 | 1.53 |
| Missoula, MT | $28.68 | $59,650 | $40,880 | $77,560 | 350 | 5.25 | 1.16 |
| Great Falls, MT | $28.42 | $59,110 | $40,580 | $87,090 | 210 | 5.66 | 1.25 |
| Helena, MT | $27.80 | $57,820 | $38,430 | $77,450 | 220 | 5.01 | 1.11 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $28.75 | $59,790 | $36,810 | $77,710 | 490 | 5.80 | 1.28 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $25.67 | $53,390 | $37,470 | $74,720 | 210 | 5.48 | 1.21 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $23.17 | $48,180 | $36,010 | $75,670 | 420 | 7.06 | 1.56 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $28.24 | $58,740 | 2,900 | 1.25 |
| Idaho | $23.28 | $48,420 | 5,030 | 1.30 |
| North Dakota | $27.58 | $57,360 | 2,140 | 1.10 |
| South Dakota | $24.60 | $51,160 | 2,010 | 0.97 |
| Wyoming | $24.68 | $51,330 | 1,560 | 1.22 |
See the national page for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (every state ranked) and the Montana wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Montana estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.