Appliances · MT

Appliances costs in Bozeman, MT

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09 · estimates only

How this market compares

Skip the generic national blog post — this page is the Bozeman Appliances slice of OEWS May 2025. Mean hourly pay here sits about 12% below the national OEWS mean.

Among 160 OEWS areas with published Appliances wages, Bozeman ranks #108 nationally on mean hourly pay ($23.72). Compared with other MT areas that report Appliances wages, this market is #1 of 2. Percentile spread: $19.69–$24.82. Median sits at $24.19.

OEWS counts about 30 Home Appliance Repairers jobs in this area. Nationwide that occupation is about 32,150. Sample jobs: Over-the-Range Microwave Replacement mid estimate $477 here vs $502 U.S. (5% below); Microwave Repair mid estimate $173 here vs $186 U.S. (7% below); Dishwasher Replacement mid estimate $798 here vs $832 U.S. (4% below).

Same-state comparison: Billings; Great Falls; Helena.

Local tip: Cold garages and porch freezers stress compressors; confirm the tech is pricing a sealed-system visit separately from a simple thermostat swap.

Sample project ranges

ProjectLowMidHigh
Over-the-Range Microwave Replacement$295$477$788
Microwave Repair$79$173$332
Dishwasher Replacement$491$798$1,587
Dishwasher Repair$69$188$401
Electric Range Replacement$717$1,071$2,078
Gas Range Replacement$815$1,196$2,140
Electric Cooktop Replacement$668$1,071$2,140
Wall Oven Replacement$1,081$1,981$3,184
Refrigerator Repair$88$264$610
Washing Machine Repair$79$244$461
Clothes Dryer Repair$69$168$352
Mean hourly wage
$23.72
Median hourly
$24.19
p10 – p90
$19.69 – $24.82

Getting quotes without the circus

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  3. Compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, thermostats, flashing — before crowning a winner.

What usually moves the number

Rebates (verify; don’t trust a random Facebook ad)

Microwaves rarely carry energy rebates. Check your utility only if bundling with a larger kitchen remodel. Start with IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE.

What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.

Check our math

BLS OEWS May 2025 · local hourly means the calculator uses

Appliance (49-9031)$23.72/hr mean

Source: official BLS OEWS data for this area · area index: oessrcma.htm.

Contractor markup (2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5×) and the regional materials factor are ours — see methodology.

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