Commercial Pilots Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $102,280 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,950
90th percentile $153,250
Employed locally 140
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,950
    25th
    $93,160
    50th (median)
    $102,280
    75th
    $133,800
    90th
    $153,250

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 151% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 51% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $109,270
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $100,420
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $90,350
    Flagstaff, AZ $66,390

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,770
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,710
    Light Truck Drivers $46,350
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,250
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Tucson?

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

    Is Tucson above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Tucson, AZ is 16.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $59,950 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,160.