How much does a commercial pilot make in Alaska?
$100,100a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Alaska. That is $48.13 an hour or $8,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.13
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,610Median: $100,100Highest 10%: $163,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 25th | $80,170 | $38.54 | |
| Median | $100,100 | $48.13 | |
| 75th | $128,800 | $61.90 | |
| 90th | $163,400 | $78.56 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fairbanks, AK | $103,600 |
| Anchorage, AK | $99,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 38. Wyoming | $103,000 |
| 39. Iowa | $101,800 |
| 40. Alabama | $101,400 |
| 41. Alaska | $100,100 |
| 42. Utah | $99,610 |
| 43. Rhode Island | $98,820 |
| 44. Minnesota | $98,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $48.13 ($100,100 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Alaska than the national average?
No: $100,100 against $123,200 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Alaska rank for commercial pilot pay?
Alaska ranks 41 of 48 states.
Which city in Alaska pays commercial pilots the most?
Fairbanks-College, AK, with a median of $103,600 a year.
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.