Commercial Pilots Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $99,670 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,060
90th percentile $171,290
Employed locally 90
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,060
    25th
    $66,050
    50th (median)
    $99,670
    75th
    $126,290
    90th
    $171,290

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 122% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 22% 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
    Rapid City, SD $72,910

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,990
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,610
    Light Truck Drivers $43,730
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,620
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,600
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Sioux Falls?

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

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 18.7% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $51,060 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,050.