Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $56,320 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.08
10th percentile $37,840
90th percentile $75,230
Employed locally 200
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,840
    25th
    $46,830
    50th (median)
    $56,320
    75th
    $62,450
    90th
    $75,230

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 76% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 24% 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
    Bozeman, MT $61,080
    Billings, MT $59,040
    Missoula, MT $58,300
    Great Falls, MT $57,060
    Binghamton, NY $47,770
    Sumter, SC $44,700

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,530
    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
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $53,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Helena, MT is $27.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Helena, MT is 13.4% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $37,840 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,830.