Commercial Pilots Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $127,740 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $66,760
90th percentile $167,040
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,760
    25th
    $81,230
    50th (median)
    $127,740
    75th
    $162,820
    90th
    $167,040

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 147% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 47% 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
    Boulder, CO $141,380

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,740
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,180
    Driver/Sales Workers$33,310
    Light Truck Drivers$43,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Colorado Springs?

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

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 4.1% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $66,760 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,230.