Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $56,560 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.19
10th percentile $41,030
90th percentile $74,840
Employed locally 50
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,030
    25th
    $46,160
    50th (median)
    $56,560
    75th
    $62,480
    90th
    $74,840

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 80% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Nearby metros — Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Great Falls, MT $77,730
    Helena, MT $76,550
    Billings, MT $75,200
    Binghamton, NY $67,130
    Sumter, SC $66,870
    Bozeman, MT $62,600

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,690
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $58,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $66,770
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $69,730
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,170
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Missoula, MT is $27.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.51 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Missoula, MT is 11.3% below the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Missoula?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $41,030 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,160.