BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators in Montana

$53,620 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$25.78 per hour

▼ 1.3% below U.S. average21st of 48 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$53,620per year
Median$51,880per year
Hourly$25.78per hour
10th – 90th percentile$39,040 – $68,880per year

Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators Pay Range in Montana

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$39,040
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$47,010
  • 50th Percentile — Median$51,880
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$60,060
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$68,880

Half of Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators in Montana earn more than $51,880. The top 10% make $68,880 or more, while entry-level workers start around $39,040.

Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators in Montana: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Montana ranks 21st of 48 states for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators pay, at $53,620 per year (1.3% below the U.S. average of $54,320).
  • 240 people work as Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators in Montana — 0.1% of all U.S. Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.44: Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators jobs are less concentrated in Montana than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,040; the top 10% earn over $68,880.
  • Hourly equivalent: $25.78 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Washington at $96,960.
  • Among manufacturing jobs in Montana, First-Line Supervisors of Production Workers pays the most ($73,880).

Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators Job Market in Montana

Key factors affecting compensation

Montana's key industries are Agriculture, Tourism, Energy, and its job market is rated moderate. Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators here earn $53,620 on average, placing the state 21st nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.95 (U.S. = 1.00), a Montana salary of $53,620 is roughly equivalent to $56,442 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Wisconsin ($55,390), Wyoming ($55,340), New Jersey ($55,070) are the closest alternatives for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators salary in Montana?

The average Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators salary in Montana is $53,620 per year (median $51,880), which is 1.3% below the national average of $54,320.

How does Montana rank for Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators pay?

Montana ranks 21st out of 48 states. The highest-paying state is Washington ($96,960/yr).

How much do entry-level Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators make in Montana?

The lowest-paid 10% of Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators in Montana earn about $39,040 per year and the 25th percentile is $47,010.

How much do Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators make per hour in Montana?

About $25.78 per hour, based on the $53,620 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators work in Montana?

BLS counts 240 Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Operators jobs in Montana (OEWS May 2025).

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