Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $67,270 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.34
10th percentile $58,140
90th percentile $80,970
Employed locally 50
National median $63,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,140
    25th
    $60,250
    50th (median)
    $67,270
    75th
    $74,400
    90th
    $80,970

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary vs area income 91% Median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary is 9% below 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
    Great Falls, MT $69,870
    Missoula, MT $69,730
    Bozeman, MT $67,560
    Binghamton, NY $59,530
    Sumter, SC $57,840

    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 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Helena, MT is $32.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines salary in Helena, MT is 5.1% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (10th percentile) earn around $58,140 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,250.