Commercial Pilots Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Kentucky
Commercial Pilots in Kentucky earn a median salary of $97,752 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.3% vs the national median of $122,670. An estimated 370 commercial pilots are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $81,650 to $122,390 depending on location.
$97,752
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$122,390
Highest paying metro
$81,650
Lowest paying metro
370
Employed in Kentucky
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Commercial Pilots salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | $122,390 | $74,100 | $154,520 | 60 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $109,770 | $82,810 | $156,060 | 200 |
| West Kentucky | $87,810 | $85,590 | $90,920 | 40 |
| South Central Kentucky | $87,140 | $84,810 | $92,300 | 40 |
| Central Kentucky | $81,650 | $63,570 | $89,400 | 30 |