Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Montana
Ranked #27 of 51 · MT
4.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $63,350 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $61,580
Employment 3,750
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,130P25 $56,310 Median $61,580P75 $72,130P90 $79,880
About 80% of operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss in Montana earn between $48,130 and $79,880. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Montana is $63,350, about 4.4% below the U.S. average ($66,290). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Montana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $68,160 | $69,520 | 530 |
| Missoula, MT | $64,050 | $63,900 | 310 |
| Helena, MT | $62,570 | $63,460 | 220 |
| Great Falls, MT | $62,090 | $65,150 | 170 |
| Billings, MT | $61,990 | $64,560 | 540 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $60,250 | $61,370 | 630 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $59,370 | $61,560 | 440 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $58,280 | $59,920 | 810 |
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