How much does a commercial pilot make in Mississippi?
$103,600a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Mississippi. That is $49.83 an hour or $8,637 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.83
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,050Median: $103,600Highest 10%: $215,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,050 | $34.16 | |
| 25th | $88,100 | $42.36 | |
| Median | $103,600 | $49.83 | |
| 75th | $131,700 | $63.29 | |
| 90th | $215,000 | $103.37 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $122,400 |
| Jackson, MS | $120,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 32. Nebraska | $104,800 |
| 33. Indiana | $104,200 |
| 34. Montana | $103,700 |
| 35. Mississippi | $103,600 |
| 36. Arizona | $103,100 |
| 37. Missouri | $103,000 |
| 38. Wyoming | $103,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $49.83 ($103,600 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $103,600 against $123,200 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for commercial pilot pay?
Mississippi ranks 35 of 48 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays commercial pilots the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $122,400 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.