Montana
Aircraft Mechanic programs in Montana
3 listed aircraft mechanic programs in Montana, plus BLS pay data for the state and 5 metro areas.
- $71,970Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $47,100Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $64,170Median pay (state)
- $97,200Top 10% earn over
310 jobs in Montana · 3 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Aircraft Mechanic pay in Montana
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $47,100 | $59,150 | $64,170 | $82,240 | $97,200 | $71,970 | 310 |
| United States | $48,780 | $62,630 | $79,870 | $99,130 | $128,890 | $84,740 | 138,090 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | $63,250 | $77,750 | $80,870 | $92,520 | $97,970 | $82,210 | 50 |
| Missoula, MT | $51,240 | $63,950 | $77,790 | $97,620 | $140,750 | $88,140 | 30 |
| Bozeman, MT | $44,480 | $51,000 | $64,530 | $82,240 | $95,060 | $70,710 | 40 |
| Billings, MT | $50,290 | $59,290 | $63,570 | $80,340 | $82,620 | $67,900 | 50 |
| Great Falls, MT | $48,740 | $48,900 | $60,930 | $76,070 | $80,870 | $63,220 | 50 |
Programs
Listed programs in Montana
Every aircraft mechanic program we matched in Montana. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena College University of Montana Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Helena, MT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 16 | $4,547–$11,719 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Helena College University of Montana Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Helena, MT | Associate degree | 16 | $4,547–$11,719 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0607 |
| Helena College University of Montana Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | Helena, MT | Certificate (1-2 years) | 16 | $4,547–$11,719 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0608 |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-3011.00 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.