Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $69,870 +9.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.59
10th percentile $46,460
90th percentile $88,230
Employed locally 80
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,460
    25th
    $55,900
    50th (median)
    $69,870
    75th
    $87,660
    90th
    $88,230

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 106% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $94,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $92,270
    Kokomo, IN $87,860
    Port St. Lucie, FL $85,910
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $85,290
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $84,490

    Nearby metros — Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Billings, MT $82,650
    Missoula, MT $69,730
    Bozeman, MT $67,560
    Helena, MT $67,270
    Binghamton, NY $59,530
    Sumter, SC $57,840

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,410
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$57,060
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$77,730
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,780
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$60,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Great Falls, MT is $33.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.76 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salaries?

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Great Falls, MT is 9.2% above the national median of $63,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Great Falls?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $46,460 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,900.