SOC 49-3042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — Bozeman
Bozeman, MT · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Bozeman, MT comes to $75,830 a year, ahead of the national median of $65,510 by 15.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Bozeman, MT comes to $75,830 a year, ahead of the national median of $65,510 by 15.8%. Pay ranges from under $57,250 at the tenth percentile to more than $93,670 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,960 to $82,550.
Employment stands at 120, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Billings records the highest median at $77,000. Of the 288 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 77th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,250 | −12.6% |
| 25th | $63,960 | −2.4% |
| Median (50th) | $75,830 | +15.8% |
| 75th | $82,550 | +26.0% |
| 90th | $93,670 | +43.0% |
| Mean | $74,280 | +13.4% |
Other metro areas in Montana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings | $77,000 | 350 | |
| 2 | Great Falls | $71,750 | 80 | |
| 3 | Missoula | $71,610 | 140 | |
| 4 | Helena | $70,340 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bozeman run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $75,830 goes as far as $80,159 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,159US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,830 a year, 15.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,250 to $93,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Billings, at $77,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Bozeman, MT?
The median annual wage is $75,830, or $36.46 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 $65,510, so pay in Bozeman, MT is 15.8% 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 Bozeman, MT earns more than $93,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,250 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 Billings, at $77,000 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Bozeman, 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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