Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,940 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.85
10th percentile $49,460
90th percentile $75,020
Employed locally 410
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,460
    25th
    $57,940
    50th (median)
    $57,940
    75th
    $64,140
    90th
    $75,020

    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 Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,090
    Carpenters $58,470
    Electricians $63,790
    Highway Maintenance Workers $61,090
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Southwest Montana is $27.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.18 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest 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 Southwest Montana is 1.3% below 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,460 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,940.