Commercial Pilots Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $163,750 +33.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $73,860
90th percentile $223,180
Employed locally 140
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,860
    25th
    $101,660
    50th (median)
    $163,750
    75th
    $199,630
    90th
    $223,180

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 194% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 94% 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
    Nevada $132,490
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $131,250
    Pennsylvania $129,540
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $125,690
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $114,350
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $111,500

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,520
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,960
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,140
    Light Truck Drivers $40,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Richmond?

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

    Is Richmond above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Richmond, VA is 33.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $73,860 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,660.