Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Montana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Montana
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Montana earn a median salary of $60,990 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.9% vs the national median of $58,710. An estimated 3,450 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are employed across Montana, with salaries ranging from $57,940 to $65,640 depending on location.
$60,990
Avg median salary in Montana
$65,640
Highest paying metro
$57,940
Lowest paying metro
3,450
Employed in Montana
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries by city in Montana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | $65,640 | $59,700 | $72,040 | 490 |
| Missoula, MT | $62,800 | $55,040 | $70,150 | 300 |
| Great Falls, MT | $61,910 | $47,520 | $71,440 | 170 |
| Billings, MT | $60,850 | $56,160 | $67,640 | 520 |
| East-Central Montana | $59,870 | $48,190 | $72,070 | 760 |
| Helena, MT | $59,860 | $52,830 | $62,400 | 200 |
| West Montana | $59,050 | $50,280 | $61,980 | 600 |
| Southwest Montana | $57,940 | $57,940 | $64,140 | 410 |