Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Bozeman, MT

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

Median annual salary $61,080 +23% vs national
Median hourly $29.37
10th percentile $44,270
90th percentile $78,500
Employed locally 330
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,270
    25th
    $46,940
    50th (median)
    $61,080
    75th
    $74,120
    90th
    $78,500

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 70% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,590
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,360
    District of Columbia $71,030
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $68,890
    Napa, CA $67,270

    Nearby metros — Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Billings, MT $59,040
    Missoula, MT $58,300
    Great Falls, MT $57,060
    Helena, MT $56,320
    Binghamton, NY $47,770
    Sumter, SC $44,700

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,370
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,720
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,890
    Tire Repairers and Changers $45,910
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $67,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Bozeman, MT is $29.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.39 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salaries?

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Bozeman, MT is 23% above the national median of $49,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Bozeman?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $44,270 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,940.