How much does a commercial pilot make in Louisiana?
$95,940a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Louisiana. That is $46.13 an hour or $7,995 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.13
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,990Median: $95,940Highest 10%: $169,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,990 | $22.59 | |
| 25th | $63,270 | $30.42 | |
| Median | $95,940 | $46.13 | |
| 75th | $136,000 | $65.36 | |
| 90th | $169,400 | $81.45 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $136,000 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $99,600 |
| Houma, LA | $97,570 |
| Monroe, LA | $91,490 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $89,700 |
| Lafayette, LA | $79,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 43. Rhode Island | $98,820 |
| 44. Minnesota | $98,630 |
| 45. New Mexico | $97,920 |
| 46. Louisiana | $95,940 |
| 47. Arkansas | $94,410 |
| 48. South Dakota | $83,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $46.13 ($95,940 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $95,940 against $123,200 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for commercial pilot pay?
Louisiana ranks 46 of 48 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays commercial pilots the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $136,000 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.