Commercial Pilots Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $129,130 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,720
90th percentile —
Employed locally 280
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,720
    25th
    $94,240
    50th (median)
    $129,130
    75th
    $198,690

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 132% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 32% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $188,920
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $167,210
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $139,550
    Killeen-Temple, TX $133,140
    Midland, TX $109,410
    Corpus Christi, TX $104,910

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,570
    Light Truck Drivers $44,420
    Driver/Sales Workers $32,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Austin?

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

    Is Austin above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Austin, TX is 5.3% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $65,720 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,240.