Commercial Pilots Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $108,180 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,360
90th percentile —
Employed locally 170
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,360
    25th
    $76,970
    50th (median)
    $108,180
    75th
    $172,900

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 105% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 5% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,540
    Stockers and Order Fillers $41,830
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,480
    Light Truck Drivers $46,010
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 11.8% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $58,360 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,970.