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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Montana
Ranked #27 of 51 · MT
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Montana?
The median operating engineers and other construction equipment operators salary in Montana is $61,580 per year (mean $63,350), and about 80% earn between $48,130 and $79,880.
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make per hour in Montana?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $63,350 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Montana a high-paying state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
Montana ranks #27 of 51 states for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators pay. Its mean salary of $63,350 is about 4.4% below the U.S. average of $66,290.
Which metro areas in Montana pay operating engineers and other construction equipment operators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Montana for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are Bozeman, MT ($68,160), Missoula, MT ($64,050), Helena, MT ($62,570), by median annual wage.
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