Commercial Pilots Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Louisiana
Commercial Pilots in Louisiana earn a median salary of $107,556 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.3% vs the national median of $122,670. An estimated 840 commercial pilots are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $91,490 to $153,990 depending on location.
$107,556
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$153,990
Highest paying metro
$91,490
Lowest paying metro
840
Employed in Louisiana
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Commercial Pilots salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $153,990 | $132,650 | $163,870 | 250 |
| Houma, LA | $107,710 | $87,710 | $144,960 | 200 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $103,540 | $80,550 | $145,460 | 100 |
| Lafayette, LA | $102,790 | $79,310 | $156,610 | 140 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $99,600 | $81,410 | $106,660 | 70 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $93,770 | $76,270 | $262,990 | 40 |
| Monroe, LA | $91,490 | $53,490 | $94,910 | 40 |