Commercial Pilots Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $107,710 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $78,970
90th percentile $161,590
Employed locally 200
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,970
    25th
    $87,710
    50th (median)
    $107,710
    75th
    $144,960
    90th
    $161,590

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 168% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 68% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,000
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $167,210
    Oklahoma City, OK $160,200
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $157,580
    Delaware $155,640

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sailors and Marine Oilers $49,510
    Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $101,940
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $29,900
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,950
    Stockers and Order Fillers $31,100
    Light Truck Drivers $34,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Houma?

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

    Is Houma above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Houma, LA is 12.2% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $78,970 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,710.