Commercial Pilots Salary in Montana

Commercial pilots in Montana earn the most in Bozeman (average $166,310 a year) and the least in Billings ($115,960), across the 4 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the commercial pilots average at $128,170 and the median at $103,690 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $146,080.

Commercial Pilots average salary by city in Montana

Bozeman$166,310
Missoula$124,230
Helena$117,320
Billings$115,960

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bozeman	$166,310	$137,430	$95,250	$116,903	103
Missoula	$124,230	$104,260	$100,220	$90,519	96
Helena	$117,320	$100,940	$75,860	$86,097	96
Billings	$115,960	$105,830	$100,710	$85,217	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Commercial Pilots salary in other states

Commercial Pilots salary by city and state

More about pay in Montana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-2012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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