Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • California
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers in California earn a median salary of $269,463 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +18.9% vs the national median of $226,600. An estimated 10,150 airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $195,310 to $374,680 depending on location.
$269,463
Avg median salary in California
$374,680
Highest paying metro
$195,310
Lowest paying metro
10,150
Employed in California
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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $374,680 | $205,140 | $398,870 | 2,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $364,730 | $208,070 | $379,100 | 6,710 |
| San Jose, CA | $343,140 | $343,140 | $343,140 | 50 |
| Riverside, CA | $207,000 | $166,320 | $337,880 | 160 |
| San Diego, CA | $205,650 | $194,410 | — | 180 |
| Sacramento, CA | $195,730 | $160,660 | — | 70 |
| Fresno, CA | $195,310 | $195,310 | $423,020 | 80 |