Commercial Pilots Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $85,050 -30.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,450
90th percentile $166,940
Employed locally 300
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,450
    25th
    $63,900
    50th (median)
    $85,050
    75th
    $122,870
    90th
    $166,940

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 82% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 18% below 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
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $170,140
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $161,250
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $160,780
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $158,580
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $133,520
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $131,510

    Related occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,330
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,820
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63,440
    Light Truck Drivers$43,880
    Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$69,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Urban Honolulu?

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

    Is Urban Honolulu above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Urban Honolulu, HI is 30.7% 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $36,450 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,900.