Commercial Pilots Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $109,270 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,480
90th percentile $215,810
Employed locally 820
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,480
    25th
    $85,640
    50th (median)
    $109,270
    75th
    $146,760
    90th
    $215,810

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 129% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 29% 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
    Tucson, AZ $102,280
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $100,420
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $90,350
    Flagstaff, AZ $66,390

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,630
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,220
    Light Truck Drivers $49,780
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Phoenix?

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

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Phoenix, AZ is 10.9% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $58,480 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,640.