Commercial Pilots Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $101,830 -17% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $71,870
90th percentile $228,820
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,870
    25th
    $92,150
    50th (median)
    $101,830
    75th
    $161,980
    90th
    $228,820

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 150% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 50% 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
    Oklahoma City, OK $160,200
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $111,500
    Oklahoma $108,200

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,490
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,280
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,230
    Light Truck Drivers $38,640
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Tulsa?

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

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Tulsa, OK is 17% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $71,870 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,150.