Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in West Montana

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

Median annual salary $59,050 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.39
10th percentile $43,200
90th percentile $76,910
Employed locally 600
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,200
    25th
    $50,280
    50th (median)
    $59,050
    75th
    $61,980
    90th
    $76,910

    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 West Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $56,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,710
    Construction Laborers $47,880
    Electricians $61,580
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $47,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in West Montana is $28.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.33 or more per hour.

    Is West 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 West Montana is 0.6% 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 West Montana?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $43,200 per year in West Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,280.