How much does a gas plant operator make in Montana?
$83,630a year
Median yearly pay for gas plant operators in Montana. That is $40.21 an hour or $6,969 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.21
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,580Median: $83,630Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,580 | $32.49 | |
| 25th | $67,590 | $32.50 | |
| Median | $83,630 | $40.21 | |
| 75th | $100,500 | $48.31 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.68 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gas plant operators.
| 24. Indiana | $85,790 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $85,080 |
| 26. Washington | $83,650 |
| 27. Montana | $83,630 |
| 28. West Virginia | $82,600 |
| 29. Ohio | $82,130 |
| 30. Mississippi | $81,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gas plant operator make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $40.21 ($83,630 a year).
Do gas plant operators make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $83,630 against $87,820 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Montana rank for gas plant operator pay?
Montana ranks 27 of 43 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.