Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Montana
Also called: Operating Engineers
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Montana earn a median of $61,580 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,580
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($59,850)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,750
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,130; the top 10% earn over $79,880. Nationally the range is $42,190 to $101,090.
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators pay in Montana
How much do operating engineers and other construction equipment operators make in Montana?
The median is $61,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,130 and the top 10% earn over $79,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for operating engineers and other construction equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $59,850). Living costs are not included.