Commercial Pilots Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $131,250 +7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $74,170
90th percentile —
Employed locally 350
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,170
    25th
    $101,530
    50th (median)
    $131,250
    75th
    $230,400

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 139% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 39% 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
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $237,050
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $232,600
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $227,140
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $224,840
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $188,920
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $180,790

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $43,190
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,550
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,500
    Light Truck Drivers $46,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Portland?

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

    Is Portland above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Portland, OR-WA is 7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $74,170 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,530.