Commercial Pilots Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $112,080 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,730
90th percentile $211,090
Employed locally 40
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,730
    25th
    $72,350
    50th (median)
    $112,080
    75th
    $135,420
    90th
    $211,090

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 163% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 63% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,790
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,380
    Light Truck Drivers $45,030
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Chico?

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

    Is Chico above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Chico, CA is 8.6% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $62,730 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,350.