Commercial Pilots Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $139,550 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,060
90th percentile —
Employed locally 260
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,060
    25th
    $87,560
    50th (median)
    $139,550
    75th
    $195,000

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 188% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 88% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $188,920
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $167,210
    Killeen-Temple, TX $133,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $129,130
    Midland, TX $109,410
    Corpus Christi, TX $104,910

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,710
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,520
    Light Truck Drivers$39,300
    Driver/Sales Workers$26,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in San Antonio?

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

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in San Antonio, TX is 13.8% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $61,060 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,560.