How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Helena?
$57,820a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Helena, MT metro area. That is $27.80 an hour or $4,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.80
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,430Median: $57,820Highest 10%: $77,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,430 | $18.48 | |
| 25th | $47,510 | $22.84 | |
| Median | $57,820 | $27.80 | |
| 75th | $70,770 | $34.02 | |
| 90th | $77,450 | $37.24 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| Bozeman, MT | $61,320 |
| Billings, MT | $60,150 |
| Missoula, MT | $59,650 |
| Great Falls, MT | $59,110 |
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How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Helena?
The median hourly pay in the Helena, MT metro area is $27.80 ($57,820 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Helena than the national average?
Yes: $57,820 against $50,620 nationally, 14% more.
How does Helena compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $58,740, so Helena pays 2% less.
Where does Helena rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
70 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,450 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.