How much does a commercial pilot make in Fargo?
$132,000a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area. That is $63.44 an hour or $11,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.44
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,330Median: $132,000Highest 10%: $235,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,330 | $29.97 | |
| 25th | $105,700 | $50.83 | |
| Median | $132,000 | $63.44 | |
| 75th | $198,900 | $95.61 | |
| 90th | $235,000 | $112.98 |
Other cities in North Dakota
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Bismarck, ND | $137,500 |
Related jobs in Fargo
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Salaries for every job in Fargo, NDFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Fargo?
The median hourly pay in the Fargo, ND-MN metro area is $63.44 ($132,000 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Fargo than the national average?
Yes: $132,000 against $123,200 nationally, 7% more.
How does Fargo compare with the rest of North Dakota?
The median in North Dakota is $133,000, so Fargo pays 1% less.
Where does Fargo rank for commercial pilot pay?
47 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $235,000 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.