Commercial Pilots Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $98,100 -20% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,770
90th percentile —
Employed locally 110
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,770
    25th
    $73,970
    50th (median)
    $98,100
    75th
    $138,260

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 145% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 45% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $177,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,000
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $160,780
    Redding, CA $135,340
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $133,520
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $129,130

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,370
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,060
    Light Truck Drivers $41,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Bakersfield?

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

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Bakersfield, CA is 20% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $57,770 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,970.