How much does a commercial pilot make in Nashville?
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $63.26 an hour or $10,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.26
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,830 | $27.80 | |
| 25th | $74,770 | $35.95 | |
| Median | $131,600 | $63.26 | |
| 75th | $189,300 | $91.02 | |
| 90th | $218,900 | $105.25 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Knoxville, TN | $123,000 |
| Memphis, TN | $122,400 |
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Salaries for every job in Nashville, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $63.26 ($131,600 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Nashville than the national average?
Yes: $131,600 against $123,200 nationally, 7% more.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $117,500, so Nashville pays 12% more.
Where does Nashville rank for commercial pilot pay?
48 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $218,900 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.