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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists salary in Great Falls, MT

The median bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists in Great Falls, MT earns $55,420 a year, 10% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,620 a month.

10th percentile
$42,050
25th percentile
$47,000
Median percentile
$55,420
75th percentile
$68,420
90th percentile
$75,100

Based on 70 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$43,440 take-home a year
Gross pay$55,420
Federal income tax−$4,470
Social Security + Medicare−$4,240
Montana income tax (approx.)−$3,270
Monthly take-home$3,620
Every two weeks$1,671

Does it go far here?

$57,225Median pay in Great Falls, MT is worth this at average US prices (local price level 96.8 vs 100).
26%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($939 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Great Falls, MT

JobMedian pay
General and Operations Managers$88,780
Registered Nurses$78,290
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54,460
Office Clerks, General$44,400
Stockers and Order Fillers$36,760
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35,920
Retail Salespersons$35,000
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,540

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