Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators Salary in Montana
Also called: Excavating Machine Operators, Surface Mining
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators in Montana earn a median of $65,850 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,850
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($57,430)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,990; the top 10% earn over $92,910. Nationally the range is $41,600 to $82,400.
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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators pay in Montana
How much do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make in Montana?
The median is $65,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,990 and the top 10% earn over $92,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 49 (+15% vs. the national median of $57,430). Living costs are not included.