How much does a commercial pilot make in Montana?
$103,700a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Montana. That is $49.85 an hour or $8,641 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.85
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,440Median: $103,700Highest 10%: $226,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,440 | $35.31 | |
| 25th | $87,190 | $41.92 | |
| Median | $103,700 | $49.85 | |
| 75th | $131,400 | $63.15 | |
| 90th | $226,800 | $109.02 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $137,400 |
| Billings, MT | $105,800 |
| Missoula, MT | $104,300 |
| Helena, MT | $100,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 31. Virginia | $104,900 |
| 32. Nebraska | $104,800 |
| 33. Indiana | $104,200 |
| 34. Montana | $103,700 |
| 35. Mississippi | $103,600 |
| 36. Arizona | $103,100 |
| 37. Missouri | $103,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $49.85 ($103,700 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $103,700 against $123,200 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Montana rank for commercial pilot pay?
Montana ranks 34 of 48 states.
Which city in Montana pays commercial pilots the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $137,400 a year.
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.