Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Montana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $60,850 | $62,937 | -3% |
| Median hourly wage | $29.25 | $30.26 | -3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $64,323.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a HVAC Technician in Montana is $60,850, or about $29.25 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HVAC Technicians is $62,937. Montana is -3% below the national median.
Entry-level hvac technicians in Montana typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,230 hvac technician jobs on record and a median salary of $60,850, Montana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, hvac technicians rank 263 of the 604 occupations reported in Montana — higher than 56% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers at $110,320, Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay at $97,380, Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment at $96,560 — all figures are median annual wages for Montana.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Montana levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, hvac technicians rank 263 of the 604 occupations reported in Montana — higher than 56% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Montana | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $110,320 | $680 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $97,380 | $130 |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $96,560 | $50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $81,440 | $2,690 |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $75,720 | $530 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | $75,660 | $120 |
Montana levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 604 occupations in Montana.