Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Montana

Ranked #5 of 36 · MT

12.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,620 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $56,530
Employment 190

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $47,490P25 $48,620 Median $56,530P75 $59,860P90 $89,800

About 80% of logging equipment operatorss in Montana earn between $47,490 and $89,800. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Montana
$59,620
U.S. average
$53,190

The mean logging equipment operators salary in Montana is $59,620, about 12.1% above the U.S. average ($53,190). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Montana

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $55,570 $58,110 80
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $53,420 $54,050 60

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do logging equipment operators make in Montana?

The median logging equipment operators salary in Montana is $56,530 per year (mean $59,620), and about 80% earn between $47,490 and $89,800.

How much do logging equipment operators make per hour in Montana?

Roughly $29 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $59,620 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Montana a high-paying state for logging equipment operators?

Montana ranks #5 of 36 states for logging equipment operators pay. Its mean salary of $59,620 is about 12.1% above the U.S. average of $53,190.

Which metro areas in Montana pay logging equipment operators the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Montana for logging equipment operators are West Montana nonmetropolitan area ($55,570), Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area ($53,420), by median annual wage.

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