Montana Median
$57,420
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.61
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-30% vs US median
US median $82,280
State Rank
#39 of 42
state estimate
How much does an Avionics Technician make in Montana?
Avionics Technicians in Montana take home a median of $57,420 annually — roughly $27.61 an hour — which runs 30% below the national median of $82,280.
Within Montana, entry-level pay starts around $39,550 while the top 10% make $72,850 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,250 and $64,810 a year.
Avionics Technician salary range in Montana
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $39,550 | $19.01 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $49,250 | $23.68 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $57,420 | $27.61 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $64,810 | $31.16 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $72,850 | $35.02 |
|
How Montana compares
Montana ranks 39th out of 42 states and territories for Avionics Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Avionics Technician salary in other states
Pennsylvania $117,470New Jersey $100,250Maryland $97,490Alabama $95,920Alaska $94,810New Mexico $94,020California $92,480Washington $91,380Massachusetts $89,340New Hampshire $86,830Hawaii $86,260Virginia $85,660Wyoming $84,360Oregon $83,830Florida $83,800South Dakota $83,220New York $83,150Texas $81,950South Carolina $81,720Illinois $81,170Idaho $80,620Louisiana $80,250Nevada $80,040Arizona $79,770Georgia $79,060Colorado $79,000North Carolina $78,710Indiana $76,770Missouri $71,520Oklahoma $70,640Mississippi $65,830Utah $65,270Wisconsin $65,230Tennessee $60,820Ohio $60,080North Dakota $59,900Kansas $59,810Michigan $58,280Minnesota $55,660Arkansas $54,160Kentucky $42,440
Working as an Avionics Technician in Montana
Nationally, about 19,000 people work as Avionics Technicians in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Montana pay ($57,420) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Avionics Technician make in Montana?
The median Avionics Technician salary in Montana is $57,420 per year, or about $27.61 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $39,550 at the entry level to $72,850 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Montana pay compare to the national average?
Montana pays Avionics Technicians about 30% less than the national median of $82,280. Montana ranks 39th out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Montana a good state for Avionics Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $57,420 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Montana?
The highest-paying occupations in Montana include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($560,820), Physician, All Other ($438,850), Radiologist ($360,330), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.