How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make in Helena?
$56,800a year
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in the Helena, MT metro area. That is $27.31 an hour or $4,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.31
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 207 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,400Median: $56,800Highest 10%: $67,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,400 | $20.87 | |
| 25th | $48,510 | $23.32 | |
| Median | $56,800 | $27.31 | |
| 75th | $63,800 | $30.67 | |
| 90th | $67,430 | $32.42 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers.
| Bozeman, MT | $62,780 |
| Billings, MT | $60,850 |
| Missoula, MT | $58,500 |
| Great Falls, MT | $54,460 |
Related jobs in Helena
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $100,900 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $62,320 |
| Bus Driver | $56,760 |
| Light Truck Driver | $47,380 |
| Laborer and Freight | $40,980 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $39,760 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant | $37,210 |
| Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment | $36,160 |
| Packer and Packager | $35,360 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $30,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make an hour in Helena?
The median hourly pay in the Helena, MT metro area is $27.31 ($56,800 a year).
Do heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers make more in Helena than the national average?
No: $56,800 against $58,640 nationally, 3% less.
How does Helena compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $58,870, so Helena pays 4% less.
Where does Helena rank for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver pay?
207 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a heavy and tractor-trailer truck driver make starting out in Helena?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,430 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.