Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Salary in Montana
Also called: Rail-Track Equipment Operators
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators in Montana earn a median of $79,170 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,170
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($70,070)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,400; the top 10% earn over $80,440. Nationally the range is $45,640 to $87,420.
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Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators pay in Montana
How much do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make in Montana?
The median is $79,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,400 and the top 10% earn over $80,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 39 (+13% vs. the national median of $70,070). Living costs are not included.