The average salary for a commercial pilot in Virginia is around $107,990 per year.
Avg Salary
Commercial pilots earn an average yearly salary of $107,990.
Wages typically start from $57,710.
75% above national average Updated in 2021
Commercial pilot earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Commercial pilot salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
Alabama | $99,390 |
Tennessee | $99,390 |
Texas | $99,390 |
Wyoming | $99,390 |
Mississippi | $98,850 |
Oklahoma | $98,840 |
Montana | $98,530 |
Pennsylvania | $98,460 |
Indiana | $97,830 |
New Jersey | $96,080 |
Kentucky | $93,160 |
West Virginia | $88,210 |
Iowa | $87,890 |
Illinois | $85,780 |
Arizona | $81,970 |
Arkansas | $81,730 |
Oregon | $81,310 |
Michigan | $81,080 |
North Dakota | $80,740 |
Idaho | $80,570 |
Louisiana | $80,310 |
Vermont | $80,110 |
New Mexico | $80,050 |
Washington | $79,950 |
Nebraska | $79,630 |
South Carolina | $79,340 |
New Hampshire | $78,060 |
Maine | $66,980 |
Puerto Rico | $63,590 |
South Dakota | $63,540 |
Connecticut | $142,910 |
Maryland | $130,250 |
California | $127,110 |
Georgia | $125,560 |
New York | $125,250 |
Ohio | $119,560 |
Delaware | $114,130 |
Virginia | $107,990 |
Colorado | $105,220 |
Nevada | $104,880 |
Hawaii | $104,440 |
Wisconsin | $103,490 |
Utah | $102,590 |
Rhode Island | $102,340 |
Missouri | $102,280 |
Massachusetts | $102,070 |
North Carolina | $101,730 |
Florida | $101,510 |
Minnesota | $100,630 |
Alaska | $100,390 |
Kansas | $100,180 |
How do commercial pilot salaries compare to similar careers?
Commercial pilots earn 14% more than similar careers in Virginia. On average, they make less than air traffic controllers but more than customs brokers.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Air traffic controller salary | $165K |
Commercial pilot salary | $108K |
Transportation planner salary | $117K |
Shipmate salary | $81K |
Ship captain salary | $81K |
Customs broker salary | $80K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)