Commercial Pilots Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $167,210 +36.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,140
90th percentile —
Employed locally 950
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,140
    25th
    $106,920
    50th (median)
    $167,210
    75th
    $201,680

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 208% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 108% 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 Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $139,550
    Killeen-Temple, TX $133,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $129,130
    Midland, TX $109,410
    Corpus Christi, TX $104,910

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,240
    Light Truck Drivers$43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Houston?

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

    Is Houston above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Houston, TX is 36.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $63,140 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,920.