Machinists Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,780 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.26
10th percentile $36,070
90th percentile $74,360
Employed locally 60
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,070
    25th
    $36,370
    50th (median)
    $58,780
    75th
    $63,950
    90th
    $74,360

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,720
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,050
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35,570
    Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$60,110
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,540
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$36,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Southwest Montana is $28.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.00 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Southwest Montana is 4.7% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,070 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,370.