Manufacturing Machine Operations Manager, Sr. Salary in Montana

How much does a Manufacturing Machine Operations Manager, Sr. make in Montana?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Manufacturing Machine Operations Manager, Sr. in Montana is $128,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, a Manufacturing Machine Operations Manager, Sr.'s salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $160,669
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,700 to $145,100
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,934
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Manufacturing Machine Operations Manager, Sr. Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $145,100 $12,092 $2,790 $70
Average $128,000 $10,667 $2,462 $62
25th Percentile $99,700 $8,308 $1,917 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Manufacturing Machine Operations Manager, Sr. Salaries

A Manufacturing Machine Operations Manager, Sr.'s salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Manufacturing Machine Operations Manager, Sr. Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manufacturing Machine Operations Manager, Sr.'s salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Production Machine Operations Supervisor (0-3 years): $76,010
  • Manufacturing Machine Operations Supervisor, Sr. (3-5 years): $82,829
  • Manufacturing Machine Operations Manager (5+ years): $95,073
  • Manufacturing Machine Operations Manager, Sr. (5+ years): $127,941
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Production Machine Operations Supervisor0-3 years$76,010
Manufacturing Machine Operations Supervisor, Sr.3-5 years$82,829
Manufacturing Machine Operations Manager5+ years$95,073
Manufacturing Machine Operations Manager, Sr.5+ years$127,941
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Top Paying Cities for Manufacturing Machine Operations Manager, Sr.s

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Absarokee: $127,200
  • Acton: $130,300
  • Ashland: $127,100

Manufacturing Machine Operations Manager, Sr. Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manufacturing Machine Operations Manager, Sr.'s annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$99,700
Average $128,000/year
$145,100
$8,308
Average $10,667/month
$12,092
$1,917
Average $2,462/week
$2,790
$48
Average $62/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $145,100 $12,092 $2,790 $70
Average $128,000 $10,667 $2,462 $62
25th Percentile $99,700 $8,308 $1,917 $48

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