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CNC Tool Operator Salary in Montana (2026)
$24.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,184/year ($3,515/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 21st of 48 states for CNC Tool Operator pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 240 CNC Tool Operator jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $51,880 a year — though pay ranges from $39,040 for newcomers to $68,880 at the top.
CNC Tool Operator pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $51,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $68,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 240 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Montana (occupation code 51-9161, “Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median CNC Tool Operator salary of $51,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,184 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $51,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,046 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,969 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,682 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,184 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,515 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a CNC Tool Operator make in Montana?
- The median CNC Tool Operator salary in Montana is $51,880 per year ($24.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,010 and $60,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a CNC Tool Operator in Montana?
- On the median salary of $51,880, a single filer in Montana takes home about $42,184 per year ($3,515 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many CNC Tool Operator jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 240 CNC Tool Operator jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Montana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Montana.