Commercial Pilots Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $97,710 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,070
90th percentile $160,770
Employed locally 480
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,070
    25th
    $63,840
    50th (median)
    $97,710
    75th
    $128,140
    90th
    $160,770

    Top-paying metros for Commercial Pilots

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $315,450
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $280,630
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $237,050
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $232,600
    Connecticut $227,140
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $227,140

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $50,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $64,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $79,750
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $81,200
    Sailors and Marine Oilers $60,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Commercial Pilots in Alaska is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Alaska is 20.3% below the national median of $122,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Commercial Pilots in Alaska?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $45,070 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,840.