How much does a commercial pilot make in Baltimore?
$129,900a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $62.43 an hour or $10,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.43
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,080Median: $129,900Highest 10%: $236,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,080 | $27.92 | |
| 25th | $81,450 | $39.16 | |
| Median | $129,900 | $62.43 | |
| 75th | $212,900 | $102.34 | |
| 90th | $236,900 | $113.90 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Lexington Park, MD | $171,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $158,700 |
| Washington, DC | $125,900 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Transportation Inspector | $103,500 |
| Hoist and Winch Operator | $99,840 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $87,950 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $84,350 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $75,460 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,460 |
| Traffic Technician | $58,820 |
| Bus Driver | $57,850 |
| Bus Driver | $57,800 |
| Material Moving Worker | $55,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $62.43 ($129,900 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $129,900 against $123,200 nationally, 5% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $131,200, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for commercial pilot pay?
55 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $236,900 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.