Commercial Pilots Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • North Carolina
Commercial Pilots in North Carolina earn a median salary of $133,941 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +9.2% vs the national median of $122,670. An estimated 1,240 commercial pilots are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $105,270 to $163,530 depending on location.
$133,941
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$163,530
Highest paying metro
$105,270
Lowest paying metro
1,240
Employed in North Carolina
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Commercial Pilots salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $163,530 | $104,990 | $229,990 | 420 |
| Durham, NC | $161,250 | $87,520 | $221,160 | 60 |
| Winston, NC | $137,180 | $75,020 | $178,200 | 40 |
| Greensboro, NC | $131,510 | $96,570 | $215,430 | 100 |
| Wilmington, NC | $131,400 | $77,830 | $200,810 | 50 |
| Raleigh, NC | $129,130 | $75,810 | $200,370 | 170 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $112,260 | $66,660 | $134,300 | 40 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $105,270 | $70,960 | $120,700 | 360 |