Commercial Pilots Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,330 -35.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,210
90th percentile $155,410
Employed locally 130
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,210
    25th
    $50,740
    50th (median)
    $79,330
    75th
    $113,240
    90th
    $155,410

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,260
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,660
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $41,020
    Light Truck Drivers $38,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Kansas?

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

    Is Kansas above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Kansas is 35.3% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $40,210 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,740.