How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make in Montana?
$58,040a year
Median yearly pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators in Montana. That is $27.90 an hour or $4,837 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.90
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,320Median: $58,040Highest 10%: $81,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,320 | $17.94 | |
| 25th | $49,960 | $24.02 | |
| Median | $58,040 | $27.90 | |
| 75th | $68,580 | $32.97 | |
| 90th | $81,420 | $39.14 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $76,390 |
| Missoula, MT | $66,550 |
| Billings, MT | $60,530 |
| Helena, MT | $57,410 |
| Great Falls, MT | $56,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators.
| 29. Michigan | $59,270 |
| 30. Ohio | $59,170 |
| 31. Florida | $59,030 |
| 32. Montana | $58,040 |
| 33. Indiana | $53,540 |
| 34. South Dakota | $53,370 |
| 35. Idaho | $52,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $27.90 ($58,040 a year).
Do water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $58,040 against $60,020 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Montana rank for water and wastewater treatment plant and system operator pay?
Montana ranks 32 of 50 states.
Which city in Montana pays water and wastewater treatment plant and system operators the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $76,390 a year.
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.