How much does a commercial pilot make in Lafayette?
$79,430a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $38.19 an hour or $6,619 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.19
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among cities
- 151 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,780Median: $79,430Highest 10%: $162,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,780 | $22.49 | |
| 25th | $46,790 | $22.50 | |
| Median | $79,430 | $38.19 | |
| 75th | $111,200 | $53.45 | |
| 90th | $162,900 | $78.29 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| New Orleans, LA | $136,000 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $99,600 |
| Houma, LA | $97,570 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $89,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $38.19 ($79,430 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $79,430 against $123,200 nationally, 36% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $95,940, so Lafayette pays 17% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for commercial pilot pay?
151 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,900 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.