Commercial Pilots Salary in Missoula, MT

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

Median annual salary $114,290 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $54,920
90th percentile $132,230
Employed locally 40
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,920
    25th
    $98,420
    50th (median)
    $114,290
    75th
    $128,240
    90th
    $132,230

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 161% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 61% 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
    Billings, MT $105,630
    Helena, MT $83,480

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,380
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,860
    Light Truck Drivers $46,220
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $42,170
    Driver/Sales Workers $30,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Missoula?

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

    Is Missoula above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Missoula, MT is 6.8% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $54,920 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,420.