How much does a commercial pilot make in New Jersey?
$226,700a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in New Jersey. That is $109.00 an hour or $18,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $109.00
- Vs. national median
- +84%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,560Median: $226,700Highest 10%: $326,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,560 | $25.27 | |
| 25th | $121,700 | $58.52 | |
| Median | $226,700 | $109.00 | |
| 75th | $321,600 | $154.59 | |
| 90th | $326,900 | $157.18 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $225,900 |
| Trenton, NJ | $205,700 |
| Allentown, PA | $170,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $158,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 1. Connecticut | $232,200 |
| 2. New Jersey | $226,700 |
| 3. New York | $177,400 |
| 4. California | $165,600 |
| 5. Delaware | $163,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $109.00 ($226,700 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $226,700 against $123,200 nationally, 84% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for commercial pilot pay?
New Jersey ranks 2 of 48 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays commercial pilots the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $225,900 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.