Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Montana
At $44,940 a year, the median for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators in Montana is close to the national median of $44,650 (+1%); Montana ranks 27th of 51 states by median. That is 8% less than the median across all occupations in Montana ($48,740). Among neighbouring states, North Dakota pays more (up to $47,250 in North Dakota) and Idaho, South Dakota and Wyoming pay less (down to $40,720 in Wyoming). Montana employs 1,510 miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators, 2.95 per 1,000 jobs, the 45th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.33 means it is less common in Montana than nationally.
Montana vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Montana | Hourly | $16.85 | $18.05 | $21.61 | $23.33 | $28.53 | $21.71 | 1,510 | 2.95 | 0.33 |
| Annual | $35,050 | $37,540 | $44,940 | $48,520 | $59,340 | $45,150 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.00 | $17.97 | $21.47 | $24.61 | $31.19 | $22.43 | 1,405,030 | – | – |
| Annual | $33,280 | $37,380 | $44,650 | $51,200 | $64,880 | $46,660 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 27th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 45th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.33
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.95
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Montana's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Montana
5 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Montana publish a row for miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena, MT | $25.82 | $53,710 | $32,170 | $80,120 | 140 | 3.11 | 0.34 |
| Bozeman, MT | $21.90 | $45,560 | $37,920 | $59,340 | 340 | 4.69 | 0.52 |
| Billings, MT | $21.80 | $45,340 | $36,340 | $57,530 | 370 | 3.92 | 0.43 |
| Great Falls, MT | $21.35 | $44,400 | $35,390 | $60,000 | 50 | 1.32 | 0.15 |
| Missoula, MT | $19.07 | $39,660 | $33,280 | $53,390 | 210 | 3.11 | 0.34 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $21.57 | $44,860 | $35,160 | $54,270 | 190 | 2.21 | 0.24 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $18.29 | $38,040 | $31,110 | $50,060 | 80 | 2.10 | 0.23 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $17.42 | $36,240 | $31,720 | $52,730 | 90 | 1.50 | 0.17 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $21.61 | $44,940 | 1,510 | 0.33 |
| Idaho | $21.26 | $44,210 | 5,890 | 0.76 |
| North Dakota | $22.71 | $47,250 | 4,410 | 1.14 |
| South Dakota | $20.79 | $43,240 | 3,960 | 0.96 |
| Wyoming | $19.58 | $40,720 | 1,200 | 0.47 |
See the national page for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (every state ranked) and the Montana wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Montana estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.