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Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Montana
Ranked #18 of 51 · MT
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of industrial truck and tractor operatorss in Montana earn between $36,450 and $64,970. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean industrial truck and tractor operators salary in Montana is $50,140, about 3.7% above the U.S. average ($48,370). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Montana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $54,670 | $52,730 | 150 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $50,780 | $53,540 | 120 |
| Billings, MT | $48,380 | $49,420 | 290 |
| Bozeman, MT | $48,360 | $52,620 | 80 |
| Missoula, MT | $48,090 | $49,610 | 80 |
| Helena, MT | $46,450 | $48,370 | 40 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $44,590 | $46,970 | 60 |
| Great Falls, MT | $43,240 | $42,750 | 70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make in Montana?
The median industrial truck and tractor operators salary in Montana is $48,060 per year (mean $50,140), and about 80% earn between $36,450 and $64,970.
How much do industrial truck and tractor operators make per hour in Montana?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $50,140 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Montana a high-paying state for industrial truck and tractor operators?
Montana ranks #18 of 51 states for industrial truck and tractor operators pay. Its mean salary of $50,140 is about 3.7% above the U.S. average of $48,370.
Which metro areas in Montana pay industrial truck and tractor operators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Montana for industrial truck and tractor operators are West Montana nonmetropolitan area ($54,670), East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area ($50,780), Billings, MT ($48,380), by median annual wage.