How much does a commercial pilot make in Houston?
$131,400a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $63.18 an hour or $10,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.18
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,600Median: $131,400Highest 10%: $205,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,600 | $29.62 | |
| 25th | $96,580 | $46.43 | |
| Median | $131,400 | $63.18 | |
| 75th | $172,200 | $82.80 | |
| 90th | $205,500 | $98.77 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Midland, TX | $198,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $160,200 |
| Austin, TX | $132,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | $118,200 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $107,800 |
| El Paso, TX | $94,690 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
| Tank Car | $61,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $63.18 ($131,400 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $131,400 against $123,200 nationally, 7% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $138,000, so Houston pays 5% less.
Where does Houston rank for commercial pilot pay?
49 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $205,500 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.