Commercial Pilots Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #19 of 48 · NC
5.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $138,680 ≈ $67/hr
Median annual salary $127,310
Employment 1,520
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $61,050P25 $79,670 Median $127,310P75 $175,900P90 $243,090
About 80% of commercial pilotss in North Carolina earn between $61,050 and $243,090. 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 North Carolina is $138,680, about 5.1% below the U.S. average ($146,080). That works out to roughly $67/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | $172,320 | $162,700 | 40 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $144,750 | $162,670 | 430 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $137,180 | $135,980 | 40 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $133,870 | $138,240 | 110 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $130,600 | $147,260 | 140 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $128,170 | $127,260 | 40 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $100,080 | $108,590 | 350 |