Commercial Pilots Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $139,350 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $93,750
90th percentile —
Employed locally 500
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,750
    25th
    $105,500
    50th (median)
    $139,350
    75th
    $176,060

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 161% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 61% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $163,530
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $155,170
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $153,600
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $133,990
    Michigan $130,560
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $121,390

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,700
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,470
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,220
    Light Truck Drivers $44,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Atlanta?

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

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Atlanta, GA is 13.6% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $93,750 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,500.