How much does a commercial pilot make in Arizona?
$103,100a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Arizona. That is $49.55 an hour or $8,588 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.55
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,290Median: $103,100Highest 10%: $201,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,290 | $30.91 | |
| 25th | $93,620 | $45.01 | |
| Median | $103,100 | $49.55 | |
| 75th | $133,100 | $64.00 | |
| 90th | $201,700 | $96.95 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tucson, AZ | $109,500 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $105,800 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $102,500 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $100,400 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $68,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 33. Indiana | $104,200 |
| 34. Montana | $103,700 |
| 35. Mississippi | $103,600 |
| 36. Arizona | $103,100 |
| 37. Missouri | $103,000 |
| 38. Wyoming | $103,000 |
| 39. Iowa | $101,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $49.55 ($103,100 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $103,100 against $123,200 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Arizona rank for commercial pilot pay?
Arizona ranks 36 of 48 states.
Which city in Arizona pays commercial pilots the most?
Tucson, AZ, with a median of $109,500 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.