Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators Salary in Montana

$23,660 $76,784
10th pct Median: $44,642 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$23,660
25th Percentile$32,142
50th (Median)$44,642
75th Percentile$61,606
90th (Top Earners)$76,784
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Montana median salary of $44,642 for Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators has the purchasing power of approximately $41,145 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Montana's higher cost of living (COL index: 108.5) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators make in Montana?
Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators in Montana earn a median annual salary of $44,642 per year ($21.46/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $50,730.
Is Montana a good state for Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators?
Montana pays slightly below the national average for mine cutting and channeling machine operators. Cost of living in Montana is higher average (COL index: 108.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators in Montana?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 108.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $44,642 salary in Montana has the purchasing power of approximately $41,145 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Montana reduce real purchasing power.
How does Montana compare to neighboring states for Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Montana

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Surgeons, All Other $259,178
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
7 Psychiatrists $219,822
8 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators in Montana

Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the construction trades sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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