Commercial Pilots Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $103,400 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,690
90th percentile $166,950
Employed locally 410
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,690
    25th
    $71,730
    50th (median)
    $103,400
    75th
    $134,190
    90th
    $166,950

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $134,100
    Jacksonville, FL $123,120
    Jackson, MS $107,030
    Topeka, KS $104,530
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $101,280
    Fairbanks-College, AK $100,190

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,900
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,000
    Light Truck Drivers $38,870
    Bus Drivers, School $44,720
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Wichita?

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

    Is Wichita above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Wichita, KS is 15.7% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $48,690 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,730.