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HVAC Technician salary in Montana
The middle half of HVAC technicians in Montana earned $23.15 to $36.44 an hour in May 2025, and the top tenth $39.05 or more.1
- 10th
- $20.14
- 25th
- $23.15
- Median
- $29.26
- 75th
- $36.44
- 90th
- $39.05
- 10th
- $41,900
- 25th
- $48,150
- Median
- $60,850
- 75th
- $75,790
- 90th
- $81,230
Which Montana cities pay HVAC technicians the most?
Bozeman has the highest median of the 5 metro areas below, $35.08 an hour; Missoula has the lowest, $28.96.1
- Bozeman$35.08
- Helena$30.13
- Billings$29.92
- Great Falls$29.17
- Missoula$28.96
Do HVAC technicians make $100,000 a year in Montana?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $81,230 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.1
How much do new HVAC technicians make in Montana?
The lowest-paid tenth of HVAC technicians in Montana earned $20.14 an hour or less ($41,900 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.15 or less.1 OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are HVAC technicians in demand in Montana?
Projections Central expects Montana to go from 1,310 HVAC technician jobs in 2024 to 1,520 in 2034, a change of 16.3%, with about 140 openings a year.3 The US projection is 8.1%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 1,310 | 1,520 | 16.3% | 140 |
| United States | 425,200 | 459,700 | 8.1% | 40,100 |
How does HVAC technician pay compare with other trades in Montana?
HVAC technicians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Montana. Plumbers have the highest median, $38.44 an hour.1
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers | $38.44 | $79,960 | 1,860 |
| General Contractors | $36.98 | $76,910 | 4,350 |
| Electricians | $36.90 | $76,760 | 2,750 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.26 | $60,850 | 1,230 |
| Roofers | $28.38 | $59,030 | 370 |
Where to train in Montana
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Montana, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)