Commercial Pilots Salary in New York

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • New York

Commercial Pilots in New York earn a median salary of $198,998 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +62.2% vs the national median of $122,670. An estimated 1,380 commercial pilots are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $135,350 to $280,630 depending on location.

$198,998 Avg median salary in New York
$280,630 Highest paying metro
$135,350 Lowest paying metro
1,380 Employed in New York

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      Commercial Pilots salaries by city in New York

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Kiryas Joel, NY $280,630 $161,800 $303,510 50
      New York, NY-NJ $224,840 $154,690 1,270
      Buffalo, NY $155,170 $139,270 $218,760 60
      Rochester, NY $135,350 $73,460 $170,320

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