As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Train Operator in Great Falls, MT is $49,649, equivalent to $24 per hour, $955 weekly, or $4,137 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Train Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Train Operator in Great Falls, MT vary widely, spanning from $39,634 to $61,796. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,407) and 75th percentile ($56,007), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,796 per year. This $11,600 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Communication Skills or Onboarding, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Great Falls Train Operator often earn 5.0% lower than national averages. However, Great Falls currently ranks 746 statewide for Train Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Train Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Train Operator Salary $39,634 Great Falls, MT July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Train Operator Salary $44,407 Great Falls, MT July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Train Operator Salary $49,649 Great Falls, MT July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Train Operator Salary $56,007 Great Falls, MT July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Train Operator Salary $61,796 Great Falls, MT July 01, 2026
25% $44,407 10% $39,634 90% $61,796 75% $56,007 $49,649 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Train Operator

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Training Specialist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Train Operator in Great Falls, MT. The base salary for Train Operator ranges from $44,407 to $56,007 with the average base salary of $49,649. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,040 to $64,261 with the average total cash compensation of $56,988.

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About Great Falls, Montana    Great Falls is a city in and the county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States. The 2017 census estimate put the population at 58,638. The pop....More

Great Falls, Montana  area prices were up 3.1% from a year ago

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