Commercial Pilots Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Texas
Commercial Pilots in Texas earn a median salary of $120,775 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.5% vs the national median of $122,670. An estimated 4,410 commercial pilots are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $86,560 to $188,920 depending on location.
$120,775
Avg median salary in Texas
$188,920
Highest paying metro
$86,560
Lowest paying metro
4,410
Employed in Texas
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inCommercial Pilots salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $188,920 | $118,310 | — | 2,480 |
| Houston, TX | $167,210 | $106,920 | $201,680 | 950 |
| San Antonio, TX | $139,550 | $87,560 | $195,000 | 260 |
| Killeen, TX | $133,140 | $86,180 | $156,590 | 60 |
| Austin, TX | $129,130 | $94,240 | $198,690 | 280 |
| Midland, TX | $109,410 | $81,820 | $166,480 | 40 |
| Border Region of Texas | $106,970 | $65,770 | $125,320 | 40 |
| North Region of Texas | $105,030 | $88,010 | $135,090 | 40 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $104,910 | $93,880 | $148,470 | 50 |
| El Paso, TX | $100,440 | $77,960 | $148,000 | 110 |
| Longview, TX | $99,990 | $93,420 | $160,870 | 30 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas | $98,820 | $59,050 | $117,480 | 30 |
| Lubbock, TX | $86,560 | $63,900 | $178,610 | 40 |