How much does a power plant operator make in Montana?
$106,000a year
Median yearly pay for power plant operators in Montana. That is $50.98 an hour or $8,837 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.98
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,840Median: $106,000Highest 10%: $120,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,840 | $30.21 | |
| 25th | $91,520 | $44.00 | |
| Median | $106,000 | $50.98 | |
| 75th | $110,800 | $53.29 | |
| 90th | $120,600 | $57.96 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for power plant operators.
| 13. Alabama | $107,100 |
| 14. Indiana | $107,000 |
| 15. New York | $107,000 |
| 16. Montana | $106,000 |
| 17. Michigan | $105,800 |
| 18. New Mexico | $105,500 |
| 19. California | $105,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $50.98 ($106,000 a year).
Do power plant operators make more in Montana than the national average?
Yes: $106,000 against $102,000 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Montana rank for power plant operator pay?
Montana ranks 16 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.