How much does an airline pilot make in Fresno?
$195,300a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $93.90 an hour or $16,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $93.90
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 46
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $117,100Median: $195,300Highest 10%: $423,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $117,100 | $56.29 | |
| 25th | $195,300 | $93.90 | |
| Median | $195,300 | $93.90 | |
| 75th | $423,000 | $203.38 | |
| 90th | $423,000 | $203.38 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for airline pilots.
| San Francisco, CA | $374,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $364,700 |
| San Jose, CA | $343,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $322,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $207,000 |
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Salaries for every job in Fresno, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $93.90 ($195,300 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Fresno than the national average?
No: $195,300 against $232,100 nationally, 16% less.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $353,900, so Fresno pays 45% less.
Where does Fresno rank for airline pilot pay?
28 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $117,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $423,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.