Machinists Salary in Montana
Machinists in Montana earn a median of $60,920 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,920
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($58,750)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,940; the top 10% earn over $81,810. Nationally the range is $39,200 to $80,010.
States ranked near Montana
Similar jobs in Montana
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51,880 median in Montana
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,340 median in Montana
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67,250 median in Montana
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,490 median in Montana
Machinists pay in Montana
How much do machinists make in Montana?
The median is $60,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,940 and the top 10% earn over $81,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for machinists?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $58,750). Living costs are not included.