Commercial Pilots Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $86,560 -29.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,590
90th percentile $222,070
Employed locally 40
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,590
    25th
    $63,900
    50th (median)
    $86,560
    75th
    $178,610
    90th
    $222,070

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 139% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 39% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $133,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $129,130
    Midland, TX $109,410

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,540
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$33,400
    Light Truck Drivers$36,790
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38,960
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$26,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Lubbock?

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

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Lubbock, TX is 29.4% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $52,590 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,900.