Commercial Pilots Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $107,030 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $70,830
90th percentile $226,460
Employed locally 70
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,830
    25th
    $85,720
    50th (median)
    $107,030
    75th
    $149,990
    90th
    $226,460

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 177% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 77% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $158,580

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,800
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,460
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,560
    Light Truck Drivers $40,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Jackson?

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

    Is Jackson above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Jackson, MS is 12.7% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $70,830 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,720.