Commercial Pilots Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $107,340 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,670
90th percentile $136,060
Employed locally 120
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,670
    25th
    $66,320
    50th (median)
    $107,340
    75th
    $122,870
    90th
    $136,060

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 141% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 41% 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 Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,630
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,780
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,850
    Light Truck Drivers $44,700
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,100
    Driver/Sales Workers $35,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Salem?

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

    Is Salem above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Salem, OR is 12.5% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $52,670 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,320.