SOC 49-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians — Helena
Helena, MT · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Helena, MT is $80,870 per year, close to the national median of $79,870 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Helena, MT is $80,870 per year, close to the national median of $79,870 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $77,750 and $92,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $63,250 and the ninetieth at $97,970.
Employment stands at 50, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Missoula records the highest median at $77,790. Of the 241 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 58th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,250 | −20.8% |
| 25th | $77,750 | −2.7% |
| Median (50th) | $80,870 | +1.3% |
| 75th | $92,520 | +15.8% |
| 90th | $97,970 | +22.7% |
| Mean | $82,210 | +2.9% |
Other metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missoula | $77,790 | 30 | |
| 2 | Bozeman | $64,530 | 40 | |
| 3 | Billings | $63,570 | 50 | |
| 4 | Great Falls | $60,930 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Helena run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $80,870 goes as far as $85,486 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,486US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,870 a year, 1.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,250 to $97,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Missoula, at $77,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Helena, MT?
The median annual wage is $80,870, or $38.88 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $79,870, so pay in Helena, MT is 1.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Helena, MT earns more than $97,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,250 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Missoula, at $77,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Helena, MT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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