Commercial Pilots Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $101,450 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $69,690
90th percentile $238,090
Employed locally 40
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,690
    25th
    $78,090
    50th (median)
    $101,450
    75th
    $180,340
    90th
    $238,090

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 127% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 27% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $177,300
    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

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,230
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,720
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,090
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $55,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $39,960
    Light Truck Drivers $42,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Modesto?

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

    Is Modesto above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Modesto, CA is 17.3% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $69,690 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,090.