Commercial Pilots Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $98,260 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,810
90th percentile $229,150
Employed locally 50
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,810
    25th
    $73,720
    50th (median)
    $98,260
    75th
    $164,830
    90th
    $229,150

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 126% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 26% 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
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $237,050
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $227,140
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $224,840
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $188,920
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $170,140
    Lexington Park, MD $168,470

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,040
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,690
    Light Truck Drivers $39,810
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Fayetteville?

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

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Fayetteville, AR is 19.9% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $42,810 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,720.