Commercial Pilots Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $111,070 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $77,750
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,340
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,750
    25th
    $91,550
    50th (median)
    $111,070
    75th
    $189,630

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 116% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 16% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $227,140
    Connecticut $227,140

    Nearby metros — Commercial Pilots salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $237,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,000
    North Dakota $111,120
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $103,750
    Fairbanks-College, AK $100,190
    Lake Charles, LA $99,600

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $39,590
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,360
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,910
    Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $226,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,210
    Light Truck Drivers $51,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Anchorage?

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

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Anchorage, AK is 9.5% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $77,750 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,550.