Commercial Pilots Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $103,750 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,390
90th percentile $209,400
Employed locally 370
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,390
    25th
    $83,840
    50th (median)
    $103,750
    75th
    $165,680
    90th
    $209,400

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 109% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 9% 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
    Connecticut $227,140
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $170,140
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $137,810
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $124,080
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $121,390
    South Carolina $119,810

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,390
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $62,160
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,950
    Light Truck Drivers $43,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,310
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Salt Lake City?

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

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 15.4% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $56,390 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,840.