Commercial Pilots Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $106,640 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,860
90th percentile —
Employed locally 70
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,860
    25th
    $73,860
    50th (median)
    $106,640
    75th
    $169,930

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 111% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 11% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,220
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,210
    Light Truck Drivers $44,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Santa Maria?

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

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Santa Maria, CA is 13.1% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $61,860 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,860.