Commercial Pilots Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $92,320 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,350
90th percentile $158,680
Employed locally 40
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,350
    25th
    $64,810
    50th (median)
    $92,320
    75th
    $120,280
    90th
    $158,680

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers $30,440
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,300
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $43,940
    Light Truck Drivers $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

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

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Southwest Alabama is 24.7% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $37,350 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,810.