How much does a commercial pilot make in Delaware?
$163,600a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Delaware. That is $78.65 an hour or $13,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.65
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,180Median: $163,600Highest 10%: $264,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,180 | $39.99 | |
| 25th | $124,200 | $59.70 | |
| Median | $163,600 | $78.65 | |
| 75th | $198,400 | $95.38 | |
| 90th | $264,600 | $127.21 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $158,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 2. New Jersey | $226,700 |
| 3. New York | $177,400 |
| 4. California | $165,600 |
| 5. Delaware | $163,600 |
| 6. Ohio | $150,300 |
| 7. Georgia | $145,100 |
| 8. Colorado | $139,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $78.65 ($163,600 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $163,600 against $123,200 nationally, 33% more.
Where does Delaware rank for commercial pilot pay?
Delaware ranks 5 of 48 states.
Which city in Delaware pays commercial pilots the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $158,700 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.