Hydroelectric Plant Technicians Salary in Montana
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians in Montana earn a median of $106,040 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Power Plant Operators”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $106,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,840; the top 10% earn over $120,560. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
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Hydroelectric Plant Technicians pay in Montana
How much do hydroelectric plant technicians make in Montana?
The median is $106,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,840 and the top 10% earn over $120,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for hydroelectric plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 49 (+4% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.