How much does a commercial pilot make in Dallas?
$160,200a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $77.00 an hour or $13,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.00
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 1,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,660Median: $160,200Highest 10%: $266,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,660 | $38.78 | |
| 25th | $108,700 | $52.25 | |
| Median | $160,200 | $77.00 | |
| 75th | $259,700 | $124.85 | |
| 90th | $266,600 | $128.18 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Midland, TX | $198,500 |
| Austin, TX | $132,400 |
| Houston, TX | $131,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | $118,200 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $107,800 |
| El Paso, TX | $94,690 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $212,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,500 |
| Transportation Inspector | $126,000 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $79,720 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $78,010 |
| Tank Car | $76,850 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $68,640 |
| Locomotive Engineer | $65,340 |
| Pump Operator | $63,110 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $77.00 ($160,200 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $160,200 against $123,200 nationally, 30% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $138,000, so Dallas pays 16% more.
Where does Dallas rank for commercial pilot pay?
20 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $266,600 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.