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Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Montana
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Montana?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$35,670
Median Annual Salary
$38,430
Mean Salary
$35,670
Median Salary
$17.15
Hourly Rate
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Montana
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Montana earn a median salary of $35,670 per year ($2,972/month).
This is 28.1% below the national average of $49,582.
Montana ranks #44 out of 44 states for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
About This Job: Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.38
Active Listening
3.12
Speaking
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
3.06
Mechanical
2.8
Education and Training
2.63
Production and Processing
2.58
Design
2.58
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(50.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Montana
Salaries for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Montana range from $29,790 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,140 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $29,790 and $35,670.
Median $35,670
P10: $29,790P25: $29,790P75: $35,670P90: $63,140
10th
$29,790
25th
$29,790
Median
$35,670
75th
$35,670
90th
$63,140
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$29,790
$14.32
$2,482
25th Percentile
$29,790
$14.32
$2,482
Median (50th)
$35,670
$17.15
$2,972
75th Percentile
$35,670
$17.15
$2,972
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,140
$30.36
$5,261
Note: The mean (average) salary of $38,430 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#44
Montana ranks #44 of 44 states
$49,582
National avg. for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
How much do Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Montana?
The median annual salary for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Montana is $35,670 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $38,430.
What is the salary range for a Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Montana?
Salaries for Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Montana range from $29,790 at the 10th percentile to $63,140 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $29,790 and $35,670.
What is the starting salary for a Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Montana?
Entry-level Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Montana typically start around $29,790 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $29,790 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Montana?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Montana is approximately $17.15 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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