Sewing Machine Operators Salary in Montana

Sewing machine operators in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $40,820 a year) and the least in Missoula ($39,840), across the 2 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the sewing machine operators average at $36,970 and the median at $36,740 for 190 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,600.

Sewing Machine Operators average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$40,820
Missoula$39,840

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$40,820	$39,610	$32,170	$33,817	103
Missoula	$39,840	$38,490	$35,500	$33,076	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Sewing Machine Operators salary in other states

Sewing Machine Operators salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-6031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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