Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Montana
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Montana
$60,130
National Median
$58,710
Employment
3,610
Entry Level (10th)
$46,450
Top Earners (90th)
$77,720
How Montana Compares
Montana pays $1,420 more than the national median for operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorss.
There are 7.087 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators jobs per 1,000 workers in Montana (location quotient: 2.33).
Other States for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $105,440 | 1,740 |
| Illinois | $96,980 | 11,690 |
| California | $89,120 | 36,040 |
| New Jersey | $84,170 | 6,450 |
| New York | $80,260 | 14,700 |
| Washington | $79,190 | 9,070 |
| Minnesota | $78,580 | 8,290 |
| Connecticut | $76,690 | 2,810 |
| Rhode Island | $76,030 | 850 |
| Alaska | $75,000 | 3,170 |
| Massachusetts | $72,800 | 10,360 |
| Nevada | $72,780 | 5,760 |
| Wisconsin | $72,650 | 8,320 |
| Indiana | $72,370 | 11,230 |
| District of Columbia | $69,050 | 560 |
| Oregon | $68,210 | 5,450 |
| Wyoming | $63,560 | 3,880 |
| New Hampshire | $62,770 | 1,530 |
| North Dakota | $62,760 | 4,690 |
| Michigan | $62,550 | 9,420 |