Commercial Pilots Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $100,440 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $214,140
Employed locally 110
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $77,960
    50th (median)
    $100,440
    75th
    $148,000
    90th
    $214,140

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 171% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 71% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $188,920
    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

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,180
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,850
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,160
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,980
    Light Truck Drivers $34,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $48,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in El Paso?

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

    Is El Paso above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in El Paso, TX is 18.1% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,960.