Air Controller Salary in Helena, Montana

How much does an Air Controller make in Helena, MT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Air Controller in Helena, MT is $84,813. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $46,544 to a high of $110,073, with most professionals earning between $64,781 and $98,035.

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What does an Air Controller do?

Common responsibilities of an Air Controller

Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.

October 18, 2022

Contact with other agencies is required to exchange general information, to brief particular operational needs, and to review procedures after the completion of Range operations.

December 07, 2022

Controllers need to be able to prioritize tasks, as they may be required to guide several pilots at the same time and provide assistance during emergencies.

December 12, 2022

Develop skills required to operate all equipment to provide service to pilots.

February 18, 2023

Monitor the safe and timely delivery of all scheduled aircraft until arrival at final destination.

April 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Air Controller in Helena, MT

Average Base Salary

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64781

98035

84813

Average Total Cash Compensation

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85013

129664

101877

What is the average salary for Air Controller in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Air Controller in Helena, MT. The base salary for Air Controller ranges from $64,781 to $98,035 with the average base salary of $84,813. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,013 to $129,664 with the average total cash compensation of $101,877.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$84,813	$64,781 - $98,035
Bonus	$17,064	$20,231 - $31,629
Total Pay	$101,877	$85,013 - $129,664

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Air Controller Salary Near Helena, MT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Great Falls, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,465 - $100,583	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Butte, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,664 - $96,344	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Belgrade, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,664 - $96,344	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Missoula, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,664 - $96,344	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Bozeman, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,664 - $96,344	COMPARE TO Helena, MT
CITY, STATE Kalispell, MT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,127 - $103,097	COMPARE TO Helena, MT

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About Helena, Montana

Helena (/ˈhɛlɪnə/) is the state capital of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Helena was founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush, and was established in 1864. Over $3.6 billion of gold was extracted in the city limits over a duration of two decades, making it one of the wealthiest cities in the United States by the late nineteenth century. The concentration of wealth contributed to the city's prominent, elaborate Victorian architecture. At the 2010 census Helena's population was 28,190, making it the fifth least populous state capital in the Un...

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