Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $65,640 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.56
10th percentile $52,210
90th percentile $83,630
Employed locally 490
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,210
    25th
    $59,700
    50th (median)
    $65,640
    75th
    $72,040
    90th
    $83,630

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Urban Honolulu, HI $109,740
    Hawaii $105,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Springfield, IL $99,950

    Nearby metros — Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $73,740
    Missoula, MT $62,800
    Great Falls, MT $61,910
    Billings, MT $60,850
    Helena, MT $59,860
    Sumter, SC $49,080

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,030
    Carpenters $62,250
    Construction Laborers $53,430
    Electricians $66,760
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,680
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $52,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Bozeman, MT is $31.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.74 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Bozeman, MT is 11.8% above the national median of $58,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Bozeman?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $52,210 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,700.