Commercial Pilots Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $83,480 -31.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,400
90th percentile $125,180
Employed locally 40
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,400
    25th
    $77,940
    50th (median)
    $83,480
    75th
    $103,260
    90th
    $125,180

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 113% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Commercial Pilots

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $315,450
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $280,630
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $237,050
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $232,600
    Connecticut $227,140
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $227,140

    Nearby metros — Commercial Pilots salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $137,430
    Missoula, MT $114,290
    Billings, MT $105,630

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,260
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,640
    Light Truck Drivers $45,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,840
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Helena?

    The median hourly wage for Commercial Pilots in Helena, MT is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Helena above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Helena, MT is 31.9% below the national median of $122,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Commercial Pilots in Helena?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $51,400 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,940.