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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Montana (2026)
$45.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,132/year ($5,928/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $94,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $119,820 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $133,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 500 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Montana (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $94,190 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 $71,132 — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
| Gross (median) | $94,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,892 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,206 |
| Montana state income tax | −$3,961 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,132 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,928 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Montana?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Montana is $94,190 per year ($45.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,240 and $119,820.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Montana?
- On the median salary of $94,190, a single filer in Montana takes home about $71,132 per year ($5,928 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 500 Mechanical Engineer 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.