How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make in Montana?
$79,170a year
Median yearly pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators in Montana. That is $38.06 an hour or $6,598 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.06
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,400Median: $79,170Highest 10%: $80,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,400 | $24.71 | |
| 25th | $79,170 | $38.06 | |
| Median | $79,170 | $38.06 | |
| 75th | $80,440 | $38.67 | |
| 90th | $80,440 | $38.67 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators.
| 4. Virginia | $84,750 |
| 5. New Mexico | $83,370 |
| 6. Delaware | $80,610 |
| 7. Montana | $79,170 |
| 8. Idaho | $79,020 |
| 9. Illinois | $78,910 |
| 10. Indiana | $78,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $38.06 ($79,170 a year).
Do rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operators make more in Montana than the national average?
Yes: $79,170 against $70,070 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Montana rank for rail-track laying and maintenance equipment operator pay?
Montana ranks 7 of 39 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.