How much does a commercial pilot make in Florida?
$121,900a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Florida. That is $58.60 an hour or $10,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.60
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 6,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,590Median: $121,900Highest 10%: $229,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,590 | $30.09 | |
| 25th | $98,460 | $47.34 | |
| Median | $121,900 | $58.60 | |
| 75th | $202,300 | $97.28 | |
| 90th | $229,100 | $110.15 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $173,100 |
| Naples, FL | $133,000 |
| Miami, FL | $127,400 |
| Crestview, FL | $126,300 |
| Orlando, FL | $117,800 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $117,700 |
| Tampa, FL | $106,400 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $106,400 |
| North Port, FL | $105,700 |
| Lakeland, FL | $101,100 |
| Ocala, FL | $100,200 |
| Pensacola, FL | $98,000 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $97,780 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $94,410 |
| Deltona, FL | $77,750 |
| Sebastian, FL | $45,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 17. Michigan | $126,700 |
| 18. Oklahoma | $126,200 |
| 19. Illinois | $126,100 |
| 20. Florida | $121,900 |
| 21. Oregon | $120,800 |
| 22. Washington | $117,700 |
| 23. Maine | $117,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $58.60 ($121,900 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $121,900 against $123,200 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Florida rank for commercial pilot pay?
Florida ranks 20 of 48 states.
Which city in Florida pays commercial pilots the most?
Port St. Lucie, FL, with a median of $173,100 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.