Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary in Montana

$21,837 $70,867
10th pct Median: $41,202 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$21,837
25th Percentile$29,665
50th (Median)$41,202
75th Percentile$56,859
90th (Top Earners)$70,867
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Montana median salary of $41,202 for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators has the purchasing power of approximately $37,974 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Montana's higher cost of living (COL index: 108.5) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Montana?
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Montana earn a median annual salary of $41,202 per year ($19.81/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $46,820.
Is Montana a good state for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators?
Montana pays slightly below the national average for paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators. Cost of living in Montana is higher average (COL index: 108.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Montana?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 108.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $41,202 salary in Montana has the purchasing power of approximately $37,974 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Montana reduce real purchasing power.
How does Montana compare to neighboring states for Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Montana

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Surgeons, All Other $259,178
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
7 Psychiatrists $219,822
8 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Montana

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the construction trades sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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