How much does a commercial pilot make in Albuquerque?
$101,800a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $48.95 an hour or $8,485 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.95
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 119 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,360Median: $101,800Highest 10%: $165,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,360 | $20.37 | |
| 25th | $66,180 | $31.82 | |
| Median | $101,800 | $48.95 | |
| 75th | $124,100 | $59.65 | |
| 90th | $165,100 | $79.36 |
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Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NMFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $48.95 ($101,800 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $101,800 against $123,200 nationally, 17% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $97,920, so Albuquerque pays 4% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for commercial pilot pay?
119 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $165,100 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.