As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Helicopter Flight Instructor in Great Falls, MT is $164,895, equivalent to $79 per hour, $3,171 weekly, or $13,741 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Helicopter Flight Instructor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Helicopter Flight Instructor in Great Falls, MT vary widely, spanning from $138,312 to $200,140. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($150,981) and 75th percentile ($183,344), while top earners (90th percentile) make $200,140 per year. This $32,363 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Great Falls Helicopter Flight Instructor often earn 5.0% lower than national averages. However, Great Falls currently ranks 746 statewide for Helicopter Flight Instructor job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Helicopter Flight Instructor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Helicopter Flight Instructor Salary $138,312 Great Falls, MT June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Helicopter Flight Instructor Salary $150,981 Great Falls, MT June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Helicopter Flight Instructor Salary $164,895 Great Falls, MT June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Helicopter Flight Instructor Salary $183,344 Great Falls, MT June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Helicopter Flight Instructor Salary $200,140 Great Falls, MT June 01, 2026
25% $150,981 10% $138,312 90% $200,140 75% $183,344 $164,895 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Helicopter Flight Instructor ?

A flight instructor is a person who teaches others to fly aircraft. Especially Rotor/Helicopter Flight Instructors. Specific privileges granted to holders of a flight instructor qualification vary from country to country, but very generally, a flight instructor serves to enhance or evaluate the knowledge and skill level of an aviator in pursuit of a higher pilot's license, certificate or rating....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Helicopter Flight Instructor in Great Falls, MT. The base salary for Helicopter Flight Instructor ranges from $150,981 to $183,344 with the average base salary of $164,895. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $182,405 to $238,410 with the average total cash compensation of $225,129.

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About Great Falls, Montana    Great Falls is a city in and the county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States. The 2017 census estimate put the population at 58,638. The pop....More

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