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Motorcycle Mechanics Salary in Montana

The median pay for a motorcycle mechanics in Montana is $44,840/year ($21.56/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $55K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Montana. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$45K
Median annual
$21.56/hr
Hourly rate
$33K
Entry level (10th %)
$55K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $45K get you in Montana?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,044/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,129/mo
Rent as % of take-home37.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$46,227/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,915/mo

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U.S. employed: 210
Category: Repair & Maintenance

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Montana

Bar chart showing Motorcycle Mechanics salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $33,310, 25th percentile $39,280, median $44,840, 75th percentile $48,120, 90th percentile $55,100. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$33K25th$39KMedian$45K75th$48K90th$55K
Bar chart showing Motorcycle Mechanics salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $33,310, 25th percentile $39,280, median $44,840, 75th percentile $48,120, 90th percentile $55,100. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level motorcycle mechanics (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $55K or more, a $22K spread from bottom to top.

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Motorcycle Mechanics salary by metro in Montana

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Missoula$44K-1%30

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Frequently asked questions

How much do motorcycle mechanics make in Montana?

The median is $44,840 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,310, and experienced motorcycle mechanics can clear $55,100. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $45K enough to live in Montana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,044/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 37.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a motorcycle mechanics salary go in Montana?

Montana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median motorcycle mechanics salary is worth about $46,227 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do motorcycle mechanics get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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