Commercial Pilots Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $141,380 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $31,110
90th percentile $177,880
Employed locally 30
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,110
    25th
    $50,490
    50th (median)
    $141,380
    75th
    $177,880
    90th
    $177,880

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 138% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 38% 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
    Connecticut $227,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,000
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $163,530
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $157,040
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $145,210
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $133,180

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,770
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,960
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,820
    Driver/Sales Workers $44,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,810
    Light Truck Drivers $48,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Boulder?

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

    Is Boulder above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Boulder, CO is 15.3% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $31,110 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,490.