How much does a commercial pilot make in El Paso?
$94,690a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $45.52 an hour or $7,891 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.52
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 138 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,920Median: $94,690Highest 10%: $135,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,920 | $18.23 | |
| 25th | $84,590 | $40.67 | |
| Median | $94,690 | $45.52 | |
| 75th | $134,300 | $64.55 | |
| 90th | $135,800 | $65.30 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Midland, TX | $198,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $160,200 |
| Austin, TX | $132,400 |
| Houston, TX | $131,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | $118,200 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $107,800 |
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Salaries for every job in El Paso, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $45.52 ($94,690 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in El Paso than the national average?
No: $94,690 against $123,200 nationally, 23% less.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $138,000, so El Paso pays 31% less.
Where does El Paso rank for commercial pilot pay?
138 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,800 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.