Commercial Pilots Salary in California
Ranked #3 of 48 · CA
38.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $202,040 ≈ $97/hr
Median annual salary $165,590
Employment 4,900
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $63,890P25 $85,020 Median $165,590P75 $278,940P90 $500,170
About 80% of commercial pilotss in California earn between $63,890 and $500,170. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean commercial pilots salary in California is $202,040, about 38.3% above the U.S. average ($146,080). That works out to roughly $97/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $274,730 | $218,810 | 130 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $216,950 | $188,000 | 50 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $173,070 | $181,600 | 380 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $159,420 | $177,010 | 200 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $149,200 | $161,510 | 60 |
| Modesto, CA | $140,920 | $176,410 | 50 |
| Redding, CA | $135,340 | $149,700 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $128,080 | $156,890 | 370 |