Commercial Pilots Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $155,170 +26.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $64,370
90th percentile —
Employed locally 60
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,370
    25th
    $139,270
    50th (median)
    $155,170
    75th
    $218,760

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 220% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 120% 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $280,630
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $224,840
    Rochester, NY $135,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,950

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,380
    Light Truck Drivers$43,990
    Bus Drivers, School$51,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Buffalo?

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

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Buffalo, NY is 26.5% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $64,370 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $139,270.