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Auto Mechanic Salary in Montana (2026)
$28.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,374/year ($3,948/month) for a single filer
Auto Mechanic pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,900 Auto Mechanic jobs in Montana (occupation code 49-3023, “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Auto Mechanic salary of $58,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,374 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $58,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,869 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,494 |
| Montana state income tax | −$2,004 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,374 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,948 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Auto Mechanic make in Montana?
- The median Auto Mechanic salary in Montana is $58,740 per year ($28.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,230 and $72,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in Montana?
- On the median salary of $58,740, a single filer in Montana takes home about $47,374 per year ($3,948 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 2,900 Auto Mechanic jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Montana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Montana.