Commercial Pilots Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $133,140 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,880
90th percentile $182,970
Employed locally 60
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,880
    25th
    $86,180
    50th (median)
    $133,140
    75th
    $156,590
    90th
    $182,970

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 198% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 98% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $167,210
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $139,550
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $129,130
    Midland, TX $109,410
    Corpus Christi, TX $104,910

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,580
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,470
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,330
    Light Truck Drivers $37,290
    Bus Drivers, School $36,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Killeen?

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

    Is Killeen above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Killeen, TX is 8.5% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $50,880 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,180.