How much does a commercial pilot make in Colorado?
$139,700a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Colorado. That is $67.15 an hour or $11,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.15
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,780Median: $139,700Highest 10%: $269,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,780 | $28.74 | |
| 25th | $98,050 | $47.14 | |
| Median | $139,700 | $67.15 | |
| 75th | $210,500 | $101.19 | |
| 90th | $269,600 | $129.63 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $167,300 |
| Boulder, CO | $165,800 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $145,200 |
| Denver, CO | $132,800 |
| Greeley, CO | $106,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 5. Delaware | $163,600 |
| 6. Ohio | $150,300 |
| 7. Georgia | $145,100 |
| 8. Colorado | $139,700 |
| 9. Texas | $138,000 |
| 10. Vermont | $137,800 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $134,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $67.15 ($139,700 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $139,700 against $123,200 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Colorado rank for commercial pilot pay?
Colorado ranks 8 of 48 states.
Which city in Colorado pays commercial pilots the most?
Colorado Springs, CO, with a median of $167,300 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.