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Press Machine Operator Salary in Montana (2026)
$23.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,619/year ($3,302/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 10th of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 130 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $48,490 a year — though pay ranges from $37,270 for newcomers to $59,860 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,270 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 130 Press Machine Operator jobs in Montana (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $48,490 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 $39,619 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $48,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,639 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,709 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,522 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,619 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,302 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Montana?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Montana is $48,490 per year ($23.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,280 and $51,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Montana?
- On the median salary of $48,490, a single filer in Montana takes home about $39,619 per year ($3,302 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 130 Press Machine 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.