Montana Median
$60,920
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.29
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $58,750
State Rank
#19 of 51
630 employed here
How much does a Machinist make in Montana?
Machinists in Montana take home a median of $60,920 annually — roughly $29.29 an hour — which runs 4% above the national median of $58,750.
Within Montana, entry-level pay starts around $37,940 while the top 10% make $81,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $48,030 and $68,760 a year.
Machinist salary range in Montana
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,940 | $18.24 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $48,030 | $23.09 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $60,920 | $29.29 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $68,760 | $33.06 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $81,810 | $39.33 |
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How Montana compares
Montana ranks 19th out of 51 states and territories for Machinist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Machinist salary in other states
Hawaii $84,410Alaska $77,670District of Columbia $72,900Massachusetts $67,270Washington $66,160Oregon $63,820New Jersey $63,190Wyoming $63,070Vermont $62,680Delaware $62,650Connecticut $62,130North Dakota $61,820New Hampshire $61,500Virginia $61,290Utah $61,280Minnesota $61,140Louisiana $61,110Arizona $61,080New York $60,920Colorado $60,200Maryland $59,810New Mexico $59,440Texas $59,180Maine $59,160Wisconsin $59,110Idaho $58,810Missouri $58,710Kentucky $58,660Illinois $58,520South Carolina $57,970Ohio $57,940Pennsylvania $57,810Indiana $57,800Rhode Island $57,760Iowa $57,540California $57,190Florida $57,140Nebraska $55,860Alabama $55,560Mississippi $55,550North Carolina $55,230Nevada $53,050Georgia $52,610Michigan $52,360Kansas $51,220Arkansas $51,140Oklahoma $51,120South Dakota $50,890Tennessee $49,600West Virginia $47,350
Working as a Machinist in Montana
Nationally, about 287,000 people work as Machinists in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Montana pay ($60,920) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Machinist make in Montana?
The median Machinist salary in Montana is $60,920 per year, or about $29.29 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,940 at the entry level to $81,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Montana pay compare to the national average?
Montana pays Machinists about 4% more than the national median of $58,750. Montana ranks 19th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Montana a good state for Machinists?
Yes on pay — Montana pays above the national median for this occupation, at $60,920 a year. About 630 Machinists are employed in Montana. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Montana?
The highest-paying occupations in Montana include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($560,820), Physician, All Other ($438,850), Radiologist ($360,330), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.