Difference From U.S. Median
-$15,700
Median Hourly Wage
$30.85
Aircraft Mechanics Employed
310
Median Pay Rank Among States
45th of 50
Source: BLS OEWS
Montana employs just 310 aircraft mechanics, 43rd of 50 states by employment, and pay trails the rest of the country too. The aircraft mechanic salary in Montana is $64,170 a year, or $30.85 an hour, $15,700 below the $79,870 national median, ranking the state 45th of 50.
Most Montana mechanics earn between $47,100 and $97,200 a year, the pay distribution BLS reports for the state. Neighboring North Dakota and South Dakota pay more, at $77,740 and $75,750, while Idaho and Wyoming pay less, at $61,250 and $56,680.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Montana by Percentile
| Percentile | Montana | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,100 | $48,780 | -$1,680 |
| 25th percentile | $59,150 | $62,630 | -$3,480 |
| Median (50th) | $64,170 | $79,870 | -$15,700 |
| 75th percentile | $82,240 | $99,130 | -$16,890 |
| 90th percentile | $97,200 | $128,890 | -$31,690 |
| Mean (average) | $71,970 | $84,740 | -$12,770 |
Rank among states: 45th of 50. All 50 states compared
Avionics Technician and Related Aviation Pay in Montana
| Occupation | Employed | Montana Median | U.S. Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 310 | $64,170 | $79,870 |
| Avionics technicians | $57,420 | $82,280 | |
| Transportation inspectors | 180 | $62,810 | $92,100 |
Montana Aircraft Mechanic Job Outlook, 2024 to 2034
| Occupation | 2024 Jobs | 2034 Jobs | Change | Openings per Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | 410 | 430 | +5.1% | 30 |
Pay on Montana's Borders
Montana borders four states, and none pays close to what Montana does for aircraft mechanics. North Dakota's median is $77,740 and South Dakota's is $75,750, both well ahead of Montana's $64,170. Idaho, at $61,250, and Wyoming, at $56,680, pay less, giving Montana one of the more mixed neighbor pictures in the country.
A Small but Growing Workforce
Montana's 310 aircraft mechanics, per BLS OEWS, make it one of the smaller workforces in the country, served by a single FAA Part 147 school. Separately, Projections Central expects Montana's aircraft mechanic employment to grow from 410 to 430 jobs by 2034, a 5.1% increase, more than double the 4% national pace, with roughly 30 openings a year.
Aircraft Mechanic Salary in Montana vs. Neighboring States
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: national, state, metropolitan area, and industry estimates
- Projections Central, State Occupational Employment Projections 2024-2034
- FAA AV-Info Part 147 school records
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