Commercial Pilots Hourly Pay
As of May 2025, the median hourly wage for commercial pilots in the United States was —, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Hourly Wage Percentiles
| Percentile | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | — |
| 25th | — |
| Median | — |
| 75th | — |
| 90th | — |
Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do commercial pilots make an hour?
The median hourly wage is —; the mean hourly wage is —.
What is the entry-level hourly pay for commercial pilots?
Workers at the 10th percentile earn about — per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.
What is the top hourly pay for commercial pilots?
Workers at the 90th percentile earn about — per hour.