Machinists Salary in Great Falls, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Great Falls, MT

Median annual salary $51,970 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.99
10th percentile $29,160
90th percentile $88,000
Employed locally 30
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,160
    25th
    $36,020
    50th (median)
    $51,970
    75th
    $64,770
    90th
    $88,000

    Great Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 79% Median Machinists salary is 21% 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
    Bozeman, MT $64,420
    Missoula, MT $62,780
    Billings, MT $54,670
    Binghamton, NY $53,130
    Sumter, SC $47,880

    Related occupations in Great Falls, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,540
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,880
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,100
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $38,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Great Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Great Falls, MT is $24.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.87 or more per hour.

    Is Great Falls above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Great Falls, MT is 7.4% below 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 Great Falls?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $29,160 per year in Great Falls, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,020.