Commercial Pilots Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $76,250 -37.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,010
90th percentile $199,620
Employed locally 100
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,010
    25th
    $63,730
    50th (median)
    $76,250
    75th
    $121,770
    90th
    $199,620

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 106% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 6% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $177,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,000
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $160,780
    Redding, CA $135,340
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $133,520
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $129,130

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,350
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,140
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,330
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,060
    Light Truck Drivers $40,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Fresno?

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

    Is Fresno above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Fresno, CA is 37.8% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $50,010 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,730.