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Agricultural Equipment Operators Salary in Montana
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Montana?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,770
Median Annual Salary
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+9.0% vs 2024
$54,400
Mean Salary
$58,770
Median Salary
$28.25
Hourly Rate
130 people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Montana
Agricultural Equipment Operators salary by percentile in Montana
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Agricultural Equipment Operators in Montana earn a median salary of $58,770 per year ($4,897/month).
This is 37.0% above the national average of $42,901.
Montana ranks #1 out of 40 states for Agricultural Equipment Operators pay.
Approximately 130 people work in this occupation across Montana.
Salaries increased by 9.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Agricultural Equipment Operators
Drive and control equipment to support agricultural activities such as tilling soil; planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops; feeding and herding livestock; or removing animal waste. May perform tasks such as crop baling or hay bucking. May operate stationary equipment to perform post-harvest tasks such as husking, shelling, threshing, and ginning.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.88
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Troubleshooting
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Equipment Maintenance
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
3.38
Mechanical
2.86
Public Safety and Security
2.79
Mathematics
2.76
Transportation
2.72
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(56.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Agricultural Equipment Operators in Montana
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Montana range from $28,790 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $73,650 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,500 and $65,890.
Median $58,770
P10: $28,790P25: $45,500P75: $65,890P90: $73,650
10th
$28,790
25th
$45,500
Median
$58,770
75th
$65,890
90th
$73,650
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$28,790
$13.84
$2,399
25th Percentile
$45,500
$21.88
$3,791
Median (50th)
$58,770
$28.25
$4,897
75th Percentile
$65,890
$31.68
$5,490
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$73,650
$35.41
$6,137
Note: The mean (average) salary of $54,400 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#1
Montana ranks #1 of 40 states
$42,901
National avg. for Agricultural Equipment Operators
How much do Agricultural Equipment Operators make in Montana?
The median annual salary for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Montana is $58,770 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $54,400.
What is the salary range for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Montana?
Salaries for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Montana range from $28,790 at the 10th percentile to $73,650 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,500 and $65,890.
What is the starting salary for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Montana?
Entry-level Agricultural Equipment Operators positions in Montana typically start around $28,790 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,500 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Montana?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 130 people are employed as Agricultural Equipment Operators in Montana.
What is the hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Montana?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Agricultural Equipment Operators in Montana is approximately $28.25 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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