How much does a commercial pilot make in Helena?
$100,900a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Helena, MT metro area. That is $48.53 an hour or $8,412 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.53
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,490Median: $100,900Highest 10%: $228,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,490 | $23.31 | |
| 25th | $75,860 | $36.47 | |
| Median | $100,900 | $48.53 | |
| 75th | $129,600 | $62.32 | |
| 90th | $228,100 | $109.68 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Billings, MT | $105,800 |
Related jobs in Helena
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Salaries for every job in Helena, MTFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Helena?
The median hourly pay in the Helena, MT metro area is $48.53 ($100,900 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Helena than the national average?
No: $100,900 against $123,200 nationally, 18% less.
How does Helena compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $103,700, so Helena pays 3% less.
Where does Helena rank for commercial pilot pay?
123 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $228,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.