How much does a commercial pilot make in New York?
$177,400a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in New York. That is $85.30 an hour or $14,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $85.30
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,080Median: $177,400Highest 10%: $297,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,080 | $30.33 | |
| 25th | $103,400 | $49.71 | |
| Median | $177,400 | $85.30 | |
| 75th | $257,800 | $123.95 | |
| 90th | $297,700 | $143.12 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $280,600 |
| New York, NY | $225,900 |
| Buffalo, NY | $153,200 |
| Rochester, NY | $129,400 |
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 |
| 6. Ohio | $150,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $85.30 ($177,400 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $177,400 against $123,200 nationally, 44% more.
Where does New York rank for commercial pilot pay?
New York ranks 3 of 48 states.
Which city in New York pays commercial pilots the most?
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, with a median of $280,600 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.