Elevator mechanic salary in Montana
Median $43.45 an hour for 40 elevator mechanics, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 2008 and the state's own outlook.
Elevator mechanic pay in Montana: the full range
Montana ranks 30th of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 30th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $45.93). 40 elevator mechanics work in the state. The top 10% earn 1.7× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $29.03 – $29.40 | $60,380 – $61,150 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $29.40 – $47.29 | $61,150 – $98,360 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $47.29 – $48.25 | $98,360 – $100,350 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
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Elevator mechanic wages in Montana over time
Table
| Year | Montana $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $35.30 | $52.78 | $33.35 | 80 |
| 2009 | $28.19 | $42.30 | $33.20 | 70 |
| 2018 | $40.04 | $51.34 | $38.36 | — |
| 2019 | $44.28 | $55.76 | $40.86 | — |
| 2024 | $40.65 | $41.72 | $51.24 | 60 |
| 2025 | $43.45 | $43.45 | $52.84 | 40 |
Are there more elevator mechanic jobs in Montana?
BLS counted 40 elevator mechanics in Montana in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 17%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for elevator mechanics in Montana
Montana's labor market agency projects the number of elevator mechanics in the state to change by +15.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 60 to 70, with about 10 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +5.7% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 40 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Montana labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for elevator mechanics in Montana
On federally funded construction in Montana, contractors must pay elevator mechanics at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 40 of the 40 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $106.05 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $43.45.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverhead | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260025 |
| Big Horn | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260056 |
| Broadwater | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260027 |
| Carbon | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260061 |
| Carter | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260057 |
| Cascade | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260062 |
| Custer | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260057 |
| Daniels | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260028 |
| Dawson | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260029 |
| Deer Lodge | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260030 |
| Fallon | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260057 |
| Flathead | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260032 |
| Gallatin | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260033 |
| Garfield | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260057 |
| Granite | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260036 |
| Jefferson | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260038 |
| Lake | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260039 |
| Lewis and Clark | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260040 |
| Lincoln | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260041 |
| McCone | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260043 |
| Madison | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260042 |
| Meagher | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260059 |
| Mineral | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260044 |
| Missoula | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260063 |
| Park | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260045 |
| Phillips | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260057 |
| Powder River | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260057 |
| Powell | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260048 |
| Prairie | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260056 |
| Ravalli | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260060 |
| Richland | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260049 |
| Roosevelt | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260050 |
| Rosebud | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260057 |
| Sanders | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260060 |
| Sheridan | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260051 |
| Silver Bow | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260052 |
| Treasure | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260054 |
| Valley | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260057 |
| Wibaux | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260055 |
| Yellowstone | Union ELEV0019-005 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | MT20260064 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Montana prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do elevator mechanics make in Montana?
The median elevator mechanic in Montana earned $43.45 an hour ($90,370 a year) in May 2025, 18% below the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $29.40–$47.29; the top 10% earn more than $48.25.
Where does Montana rank for elevator mechanic pay?
Montana ranks 30th of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $43.45 an hour, and 30th after adjusting for Montana's cost of living (BEA price parity 94.6, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in Montana?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for elevator mechanics in 40 counties, with a typical package of $106.05 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many elevator mechanics work in Montana?
BLS counted 40 elevator mechanics in Montana in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.46; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is elevator mechanic work growing in Montana?
Montana's labor market agency projects +15.0% growth for elevator mechanics between 2024 and 2034, from 60 to 70 jobs.
How many elevator mechanic openings a year are there in Montana?
Montana projects about 10 openings a year for elevator mechanics over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 1,900 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Montana and metro areas, SOC 47-4021. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Montana labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.