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 | — |