How much does a commercial pilot make in Midland?
$198,500a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Midland, TX metro area. That is $95.42 an hour or $16,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $95.42
- Vs. national median
- +61%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,460Median: $198,500Highest 10%: $208,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,460 | $32.91 | |
| 25th | $102,700 | $49.37 | |
| Median | $198,500 | $95.42 | |
| 75th | $198,600 | $95.47 | |
| 90th | $208,900 | $100.44 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Dallas, TX | $160,200 |
| Austin, TX | $132,400 |
| Houston, TX | $131,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | $118,200 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $107,800 |
| El Paso, TX | $94,690 |
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Salaries for every job in Midland, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Midland?
The median hourly pay in the Midland, TX metro area is $95.42 ($198,500 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Midland than the national average?
Yes: $198,500 against $123,200 nationally, 61% more.
How does Midland compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $138,000, so Midland pays 44% more.
Where does Midland rank for commercial pilot pay?
8 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Midland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $208,900 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.