Machinists Salary in Missoula, MT

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

Median annual salary $62,780 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.18
10th percentile $43,720
90th percentile $72,980
Employed locally 40
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,720
    25th
    $51,810
    50th (median)
    $62,780
    75th
    $65,510
    90th
    $72,980

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 89% Median Machinists salary is 11% 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
    Billings, MT $54,670
    Binghamton, NY $53,130
    Great Falls, MT $51,970
    Sumter, SC $47,880

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$58,750
    Bakers$35,690
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$38,420
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,510
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$42,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Missoula?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Missoula, MT is $30.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.26 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Missoula, MT is 11.8% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $43,720 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,810.