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Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Montana (2026)
$29.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,522/year ($4,127/month) for a single filer
Heavy Equipment Operator pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $72,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,750 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Montana (occupation code 47-2073, “Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Heavy Equipment Operator salary of $61,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,522 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $61,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,210 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,711 |
| Montana state income tax | −$2,138 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,522 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,127 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator make in Montana?
- The median Heavy Equipment Operator salary in Montana is $61,580 per year ($29.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,310 and $72,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Montana?
- On the median salary of $61,580, a single filer in Montana takes home about $49,522 per year ($4,127 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Heavy Equipment Operator jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 3,750 Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Montana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Montana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Montana.