Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Great Falls, MT
SOC 51-9021 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$45,440
per year in Great Falls, MT
Middle half
$34,630–$58,050
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
40
in Great Falls, MT
Concentration
5.93×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Great Falls, MT
$45,440
published median
United States
$48,540
6.4% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
84th
120 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Montana ($60,110). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $45,440 median has purchasing power comparable to about $46,920 nationally. Great Falls, MT's BEA regional price parity is 96.8 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Great Falls, MT.
$34,630$58,050
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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