Commercial Pilots Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $157,040 +28% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,850
90th percentile $254,220
Employed locally 30
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,850
    25th
    $93,080
    50th (median)
    $157,040
    75th
    $199,990
    90th
    $254,220

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $44,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,770
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $64,210
    Light Truck Drivers $44,380
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $63,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

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

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Northwest Colorado is 28% above 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $48,850 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,080.