Machinists Salary in Bozeman, MT

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

Median annual salary $64,420 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.97
10th percentile $39,370
90th percentile $74,970
Employed locally 60
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,370
    25th
    $48,250
    50th (median)
    $64,420
    75th
    $72,040
    90th
    $74,970

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 74% Median Machinists salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Missoula, MT $62,780
    Billings, MT $54,670
    Binghamton, NY $53,130
    Great Falls, MT $51,970
    Sumter, SC $47,880

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,420
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $39,460
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,420
    Bakers $40,180
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $45,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Bozeman, MT is $30.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.81 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Bozeman, MT is 14.7% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Bozeman?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $39,370 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,250.