Gas Plant Operators Salary in Montana
Gas Plant Operators in Montana earn a median of $83,630 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,630
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($87,820)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,580; the top 10% earn over $101,260. Nationally the range is $61,350 to $115,520.
States ranked near Montana
Similar jobs in Montana
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$71,770 median in Montana
- Biomass Plant Technicians$106,040 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$98,310 median in Montana
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$83,750 median in Montana
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$58,040 median in Montana
- Power Plant Operators$106,040 median in Montana
Gas Plant Operators pay in Montana
How much do gas plant operators make in Montana?
The median is $83,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,580 and the top 10% earn over $101,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for gas plant operators?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 43 (−5% vs. the national median of $87,820). Living costs are not included.