Commercial Pilots Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $135,350 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,730
90th percentile —
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,730
    25th
    $73,460
    50th (median)
    $135,350
    75th
    $170,320

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 182% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 82% 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $280,630
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $224,840
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $155,170
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,950

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38,460
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,520
    Light Truck Drivers$42,050
    Bus Drivers, School$51,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Rochester?

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

    Is Rochester above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Rochester, NY is 10.3% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $59,730 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,460.