Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Montana

Ranked #25 of 50 · MT

1.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,570 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $58,040
Employment 690

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $37,320P25 $49,960 Median $58,040P75 $68,580P90 $81,420

About 80% of water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorss in Montana earn between $37,320 and $81,420. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Montana
$61,570
U.S. average
$62,540

The mean water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Montana is $61,570, about 1.6% below the U.S. average ($62,540). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Montana

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Bozeman, MT $76,390 $68,970 70
Missoula, MT $66,550 $63,890 60
Billings, MT $60,530 $64,600 80
Helena, MT $57,410 $59,620 60
Great Falls, MT $56,900 $67,050 30
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $55,810 $55,230 180
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $55,810 $57,090 80
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $52,800 $62,770 130

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make in Montana?

The median water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators salary in Montana is $58,040 per year (mean $61,570), and about 80% earn between $37,320 and $81,420.

How much do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make per hour in Montana?

Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $61,570 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Montana a high-paying state for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators?

Montana ranks #25 of 50 states for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators pay. Its mean salary of $61,570 is about 1.6% below the U.S. average of $62,540.

Which metro areas in Montana pay water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Montana for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators are Bozeman, MT ($76,390), Missoula, MT ($66,550), Billings, MT ($60,530), by median annual wage.

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