Light Truck Drivers Salary in Montana

Light truck drivers in Montana earn the most in Great Falls (average $52,920 a year) and the least in Helena ($49,860), across the 5 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the light truck drivers average at $50,550 and the median at $46,420 for 2,960 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,770.

Light Truck Drivers average salary by city in Montana

Great Falls$52,920
Missoula$52,710
Bozeman$52,350
Billings$51,190
Helena$49,860

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Great Falls	$52,920	$45,790	$38,310	$42,971	97
Missoula	$52,710	$46,270	$37,520	$42,812	96
Bozeman	$52,350	$48,780	$40,330	$42,539	103
Billings	$51,190	$46,210	$37,940	$41,662	94
Helena	$49,860	$47,380	$36,090	$40,656	96

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

Light Truck Drivers salary in other states

Light Truck Drivers 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 53-3033.
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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