Commercial Pilots Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $227,140 +85.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $170,390
90th percentile —
Employed locally 80
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $170,390
    25th
    $220,720
    50th (median)
    $227,140

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 245% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 145% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $224,840

    Nearby metros — Commercial Pilots salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $315,450
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $232,600
    Connecticut $227,140

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,860
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,330
    Light Truck Drivers $44,530
    Bus Drivers, School $59,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Hartford?

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

    Is Hartford above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Hartford, CT is 85.2% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $170,390 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $220,720.