Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,870 +2% vs national
Median hourly $28.79
10th percentile $39,480
90th percentile $80,080
Employed locally 760
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,480
    25th
    $48,190
    50th (median)
    $59,870
    75th
    $72,070
    90th
    $80,080

    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

    Related occupations in East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,030
    Construction Laborers $51,170
    Electricians $71,790
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,460
    Carpenters $58,370
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $91,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in East-Central Montana is $28.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.12 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in East-Central Montana is 2% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,480 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,190.