Commercial Pilots Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $188,920 +54% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $75,850
90th percentile —
Employed locally 2,480
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,850
    25th
    $118,310
    50th (median)
    $188,920

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 217% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 117% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $167,210
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $139,550
    Killeen-Temple, TX $133,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $129,130
    Midland, TX $109,410
    Corpus Christi, TX $104,910

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,230
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,290
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,220
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,390
    Light Truck Drivers $44,630
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $32,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Dallas?

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

    Is Dallas above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Dallas, TX is 54% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $75,850 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,310.