How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make in Montana?
$65,850a year
Median yearly pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators in Montana. That is $31.66 an hour or $5,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.66
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,990Median: $65,850Highest 10%: $92,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,990 | $19.71 | |
| 25th | $52,430 | $25.21 | |
| Median | $65,850 | $31.66 | |
| 75th | $81,480 | $39.17 | |
| 90th | $92,910 | $44.67 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators.
| 6. Massachusetts | $76,070 |
| 7. Alaska | $74,680 |
| 8. California | $74,500 |
| 9. Montana | $65,850 |
| 10. Connecticut | $65,710 |
| 11. Washington | $64,270 |
| 12. Nevada | $63,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an excavating and loading machine and dragline operator make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $31.66 ($65,850 a year).
Do excavating and loading machine and dragline operators make more in Montana than the national average?
Yes: $65,850 against $57,430 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Montana rank for excavating and loading machine and dragline operator pay?
Montana ranks 9 of 49 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.