--- title: "Aircraft Mechanic Programs in Montana: Pay & Tuition" canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/aircraft-mechanic/montana/ description: "Aircraft Mechanic pay in Montana: BLS average $71,970 (all experience levels), median $64,170, bottom 10% $47,100. 3 listed programs." updated: 2026-11-03 wage_source: "BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15" --- 1. [Home](https://highpayingtrades.com/) 2. [Trades](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/) 3. [Aircraft Mechanic](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/aircraft-mechanic/) 4. Montana Montana # Aircraft Mechanic programs in *Montana* 3 listed aircraft mechanic programs in Montana, plus BLS pay data for the state and 5 metro areas. - **$71,970** Average pay (state, all experience levels) - **$47,100** Entry-level / bottom 10% - **$64,170** Median pay (state) - **$97,200** Top 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 - [Helena 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/aircraft-mechanic/montana/helena/) 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 | Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. ### 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 | Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown. 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](https://www.helenacollege.edu/) 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](https://www.helenacollege.edu/) 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](https://www.helenacollege.edu/) 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 | Schools: NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code; “Graduates 2023-24” is the number of first-major certificates or associate degrees the school awarded in that program from July 2023 to June 2024 (IPEDS). Tuition: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (updated 2026-10-15), matched by IPEDS unit ID; it is the published figure, not a quote. Apprenticeship sponsors: DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file (retrieved 2026-10-29); apprenticeships are typically paid, so no tuition is listed — contact the program. ### Browse by city - [Helena 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/aircraft-mechanic/montana/helena/) Related resources ## Keep researching [**Trade schools approved for the GI Bill** Search programs that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.com](https://veterantradeschools.com/) [**Registered apprenticeships in Montana** The full DOL sponsor list for the state. · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/apprenticeships/mt/) ## 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](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm); [data tables](https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm)). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03. - **Occupation:** O\*NET OnLine, [49-3011.00 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians](https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3011.00), 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](https://www.apprenticeship.gov/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](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/data/C2024_A.zip); [CIP-SOC crosswalk](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Files/CIP2020_SOC2018_Crosswalk.xlsx)). - **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](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/)). 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. --- Canonical HTML: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/aircraft-mechanic/montana/ Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm). Programs: NCES IPEDS 2023-24 completions; DOL Office of Apprenticeship. Tuition: College Scorecard.