Commercial Pilots Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $103,300 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $53,000
90th percentile $211,290
Employed locally 260
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,000
    25th
    $76,750
    50th (median)
    $103,300
    75th
    $155,720
    90th
    $211,290

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 110% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 10% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $177,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,000
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $160,780
    Redding, CA $135,340
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $133,520
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $129,130

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,420
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,170
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60,630
    Light Truck Drivers$45,280
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Sacramento?

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

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Sacramento, CA is 15.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $53,000 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,750.