Commercial Pilots Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $94,990 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,990
90th percentile $162,140
Employed locally 160
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,990
    25th
    $79,420
    50th (median)
    $94,990
    75th
    $112,060
    90th
    $162,140

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 140% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 40% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Commercial Pilots salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $237,050
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $170,140
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $157,040
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $131,500
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $124,080
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $123,260

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,300
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,650
    Light Truck Drivers $39,490
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $60,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Albuquerque?

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

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Albuquerque, NM is 22.6% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $49,990 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,420.