Commercial Pilots Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $177,300 +44.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,690
90th percentile —
Employed locally 2,110
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,690
    25th
    $88,720
    50th (median)
    $177,300

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 190% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 90% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,000
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $160,780
    Redding, CA $135,340
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $133,520
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $129,130
    North Carolina $126,740

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,560
    Light Truck Drivers $44,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Los Angeles?

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

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Los Angeles, CA is 44.5% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $62,690 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,720.