How much does a commercial pilot make in Maryland?
$131,200a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Maryland. That is $63.08 an hour or $10,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.08
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,070Median: $131,200Highest 10%: $229,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,070 | $27.92 | |
| 25th | $81,620 | $39.24 | |
| Median | $131,200 | $63.08 | |
| 75th | $173,800 | $83.55 | |
| 90th | $229,400 | $110.30 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington Park, MD | $171,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $158,700 |
| Baltimore, MD | $129,900 |
| Washington, DC | $125,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 10. Vermont | $137,800 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $134,000 |
| 12. North Dakota | $133,000 |
| 13. Maryland | $131,200 |
| 14. Kentucky | $130,000 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $129,900 |
| 16. North Carolina | $127,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $63.08 ($131,200 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $131,200 against $123,200 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Maryland rank for commercial pilot pay?
Maryland ranks 13 of 48 states.
Which city in Maryland pays commercial pilots the most?
Lexington Park, MD, with a median of $171,600 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.