How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make in Helena?
$81,290a year
Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics in the Helena, MT metro area. That is $39.08 an hour or $6,774 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.08
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,560Median: $81,290Highest 10%: $110,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,560 | $28.63 | |
| 25th | $61,260 | $29.45 | |
| Median | $81,290 | $39.08 | |
| 75th | $85,160 | $40.94 | |
| 90th | $110,400 | $53.09 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics.
| Great Falls, MT | $82,620 |
| Bozeman, MT | $64,860 |
| Billings, MT | $62,370 |
| Missoula, MT | $58,040 |
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Salaries for every job in Helena, MTFrequently asked questions
How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make an hour in Helena?
The median hourly pay in the Helena, MT metro area is $39.08 ($81,290 a year).
Do industrial machinery mechanics make more in Helena than the national average?
Yes: $81,290 against $64,520 nationally, 26% more.
How does Helena compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $67,250, so Helena pays 21% more.
Where does Helena rank for industrial machinery mechanic pay?
13 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make starting out in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,400 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.