Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Montana
Ranked #33 of 50 · MT
8.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,350 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $47,920
Employment 340
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,080P25 $41,660 Median $47,920P75 $57,820P90 $64,160
About 80% of separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenderss in Montana earn between $37,080 and $64,160. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in Montana is $51,350, about 8.4% below the U.S. average ($56,030). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Montana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $56,560 | $56,360 | 80 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $55,460 | $55,920 | 30 |
| Missoula, MT | $49,920 | $51,310 | 50 |
| Billings, MT | $45,590 | $48,510 | 60 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $43,550 | $45,150 | 60 |