Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $76,040 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.56
10th percentile $59,090
90th percentile $89,860
Employed locally 60
National median $78,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,090
    25th
    $70,990
    50th (median)
    $76,040
    75th
    $81,720
    90th
    $89,860

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 103% Median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,320
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $99,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,730
    Lexington Park, MD $98,070
    New Jersey $97,730

    Nearby metros — Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Missoula, MT $77,790
    Billings, MT $62,990
    Bozeman, MT $61,580
    Great Falls, MT $60,420

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,530
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,660
    Tire Repairers and Changers $37,990
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,920
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Helena, MT is $36.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.10 or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries?

    The median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Helena, MT is 3.4% below the national median of $78,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Helena?

    Entry-level Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $59,090 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,990.