As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Diesel Engineer in Helena, MT is $106,178, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,042 weekly, or $8,848 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Diesel Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Diesel Engineer in Helena, MT vary widely, spanning from $84,815 to $120,829. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($94,996) and 75th percentile ($113,847), while top earners (90th percentile) make $120,829 per year. This $18,851 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or FOCUS, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Helena Diesel Engineer often earn 5.2% lower than national averages. However, Helena currently ranks 753 statewide for Diesel Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Diesel Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $84,815 Helena, MT September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $94,996 Helena, MT September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $106,178 Helena, MT September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $113,847 Helena, MT September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Diesel Engineer Salary $120,829 Helena, MT September 01, 2026
25% $94,996 10% $84,815 90% $120,829 75% $113,847 $106,178 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Bachelor's Degree

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About Helena, Montana    Helena (/ˈhɛlɪnə/) is the state capital of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Helena was founded as a gold camp ....More

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