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

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

Median annual salary $62,800 +7% vs national
Median hourly $30.19
10th percentile $47,720
90th percentile $77,110
Employed locally 300
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,720
    25th
    $55,040
    50th (median)
    $62,800
    75th
    $70,150
    90th
    $77,110

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 89% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 11% 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
    Bozeman, MT $65,640
    Great Falls, MT $61,910
    Billings, MT $60,850
    Helena, MT $59,860
    Sumter, SC $49,080

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,890
    Carpenters $57,870
    Electricians $73,010
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,030
    Sheet Metal Workers $64,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Missoula, MT is $30.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Missoula, MT is 7% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,720 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,040.