Commercial Pilots Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $66,390 -45.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,290
90th percentile $103,440
Employed locally 100
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,290
    25th
    $52,770
    50th (median)
    $66,390
    75th
    $101,100
    90th
    $103,440

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 95% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 5% below 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $109,270
    Tucson, AZ $102,280
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $100,420
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $90,350

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,450
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,150
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,880
    Driver/Sales Workers $34,540
    Light Truck Drivers $49,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $55,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Flagstaff?

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

    Is Flagstaff above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 45.9% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $37,290 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,770.