Commercial Pilots Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $104,530 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,560
90th percentile $207,760
Employed locally 40
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,560
    25th
    $59,850
    50th (median)
    $104,530
    75th
    $130,260
    90th
    $207,760

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 153% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 53% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $134,100
    Jacksonville, FL $123,120
    Jackson, MS $107,030
    Wichita, KS $103,400
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $101,280
    Fairbanks-College, AK $100,190

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,250
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,050
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,560
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,190
    Light Truck Drivers $39,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Topeka?

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

    Is Topeka above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Topeka, KS is 14.8% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $49,560 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,850.