Commercial Pilots Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $131,400 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,860
90th percentile $200,810
Employed locally 50
National median $122,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,860
    25th
    $77,830
    50th (median)
    $131,400
    75th
    $200,810
    90th
    $200,810

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Commercial Pilots salary vs area income 178% Median Commercial Pilots salary is 78% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $170,000
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $163,530
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $161,250
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $160,550
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $149,990
    Winston-Salem, NC $137,180

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$34,670
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,260
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48,430
    Light Truck Drivers$37,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,160
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$30,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Commercial Pilots make per hour in Wilmington?

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

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Commercial Pilots salaries?

    The median Commercial Pilots salary in Wilmington, NC is 7.1% above 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Commercial Pilots (10th percentile) earn around $51,860 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,830.