Commercial Pilots Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $126,030 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,900
90th percentile $218,250
Employed locally 820
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,900
    25th
    $96,350
    50th (median)
    $126,030
    75th
    $187,310
    90th
    $218,250

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 123% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 23% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $41,600
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,700
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,880
    Light Truck Drivers $47,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $66,560
    Flight Attendants $61,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Denver?

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

    Is Denver above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Denver, CO is 2.7% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $50,900 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,350.