SOC 49-2091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Avionics Technicians — Montana
Montana
At $57,420, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Avionics Technicians, 30.2% beneath the national figure of $82,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $57,420, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Avionics Technicians, 30.2% beneath the national figure of $82,280. Pay ranges from under $39,550 at the tenth percentile to more than $72,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,250 to $64,810.
Montana ranks number 39th out of 42 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 604 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 312th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,550 | −51.9% |
| 25th | $49,250 | −40.1% |
| Median (50th) | $57,420 | −30.2% |
| 75th | $64,810 | −21.2% |
| 90th | $72,850 | −11.5% |
| Mean | $56,810 | −31.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $57,420 goes as far as $60,698 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,698US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,420 a year, 30.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,550 to $72,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 39th of 42 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Avionics Technicians in Montana?
The median annual wage is $57,420, or $27.61 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 $82,280, so pay in Montana is 30.2% lower. 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 Montana earns more than $72,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,550 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.
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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