Commercial Pilots Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Tennessee
Commercial Pilots in Tennessee earn a median salary of $136,596 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +11.4% vs the national median of $122,670. An estimated 800 commercial pilots are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $94,390 to $167,740 depending on location.
$136,596
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$167,740
Highest paying metro
$94,390
Lowest paying metro
800
Employed in Tennessee
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Commercial Pilots salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $167,740 | $118,640 | $193,170 | 110 |
| Nashville, TN | $159,990 | $97,430 | $191,710 | 350 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $158,580 | $94,850 | $178,540 | 190 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $153,600 | $94,620 | $167,510 | 40 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $114,350 | $94,550 | $181,010 | 30 |
| East Tennessee | $107,520 | $91,260 | $157,090 | 40 |
| West Tennessee | $94,390 | $84,890 | $98,570 | 40 |