How much does a commercial pilot make in Modesto?
$140,900a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Modesto, CA metro area. That is $67.75 an hour or $11,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.75
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,290Median: $140,900Highest 10%: $309,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,290 | $30.91 | |
| 25th | $81,060 | $38.97 | |
| Median | $140,900 | $67.75 | |
| 75th | $235,400 | $113.16 | |
| 90th | $309,300 | $148.70 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $274,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $173,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $159,400 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $149,200 |
| Redding, CA | $135,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $128,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $124,600 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $119,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $112,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $112,000 |
| Oxnard, CA | $102,300 |
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Salaries for every job in Modesto, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Modesto?
The median hourly pay in the Modesto, CA metro area is $67.75 ($140,900 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Modesto than the national average?
Yes: $140,900 against $123,200 nationally, 14% more.
How does Modesto compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $165,600, so Modesto pays 15% less.
Where does Modesto rank for commercial pilot pay?
31 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Modesto?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $309,300 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.