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How much does a machinist make in Montana?

$60,920a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in Montana. That is $29.29 an hour or $5,077 a month.

Hourly
$29.29
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among states
19 of 51
Jobs in the state
630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,940Median: $60,920Highest 10%: $81,810
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,940$18.24
25th$48,030$23.09
Median$60,920$29.29
75th$68,760$33.06
90th$81,810$39.33

Cities in Montana

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Bozeman, MT$66,500
Billings, MT$64,420
Missoula, MT$60,060
Great Falls, MT$59,340
Salaries for every job in Montana

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for machinists.

16. Minnesota$61,140
17. Louisiana$61,110
18. Arizona$61,080
19. Montana$60,920
20. New York$60,920
21. Colorado$60,200
22. Maryland$59,810
Machinist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in Montana?

The median hourly pay in Montana is $29.29 ($60,920 a year).

Do machinists make more in Montana than the national average?

Yes: $60,920 against $58,750 nationally, 4% more.

Where does Montana rank for machinist pay?

Montana ranks 19 of 51 states.

Which city in Montana pays machinists the most?

Bozeman, MT, with a median of $66,500 a year.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.