Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Montana
Find out how your pay in Montana:
- Compares to surrounding states
- Ranks in the US
Then click on other states to see how they compare.
Salary for Workers in Montana vs. surrounding states
Blue areas make more money than Montana.
Red areas make less money than Montana.
Montana pays less than most surrounding states.
| Area | Annual Avg. Pay | Hourly Avg. Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $15,150 more/yr | $7.29 more/hr |
| Wyoming | $6,990 more/yr | $3.37 more/hr |
| North Dakota | $2,140 more/yr | $1.03 more/hr |
| Montana | $53,400.00/yr | $25.67/hr |
| Idaho | $5,390 less/yr | $2.59 less/hr |
| South Dakota | $6,820 less/yr | $3.28 less/hr |
How salary for workers in Montana ranks in the US
The average pay for workers in Montana is $53,400 per year, or $25.67 per hour.
Montana pays workers $15,300 (40.2%) more per year than Arkansas, the lowest paid state ($38,100) in the US.
Montana pays workers $32,300 (37.7%) less per year than New York, the highest paid state ($85,700) in the US.
Data from the May 2020 Occupational Employment and Wages Statistics program, conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
February 1, 2022