Commercial Pilots Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $137,810 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,090
90th percentile $233,150
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,090
    25th
    $65,090
    50th (median)
    $137,810
    75th
    $191,690
    90th
    $233,150

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 152% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 52% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,220
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45,090
    Light Truck Drivers$46,760
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$47,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Burlington?

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

    Is Burlington above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Burlington, VT is 12.3% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $65,090 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,090.