How much does a commercial pilot make in North Carolina?
$127,300a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in North Carolina. That is $61.21 an hour or $10,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.21
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,050Median: $127,300Highest 10%: $243,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,050 | $29.35 | |
| 25th | $79,670 | $38.30 | |
| Median | $127,300 | $61.21 | |
| 75th | $175,900 | $84.57 | |
| 90th | $243,100 | $116.87 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wilmington, NC | $172,300 |
| Charlotte, NC | $144,800 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $137,200 |
| Greensboro, NC | $133,900 |
| Raleigh, NC | $130,600 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $128,200 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $80,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 13. Maryland | $131,200 |
| 14. Kentucky | $130,000 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $129,900 |
| 16. North Carolina | $127,300 |
| 17. Michigan | $126,700 |
| 18. Oklahoma | $126,200 |
| 19. Illinois | $126,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $61.21 ($127,300 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $127,300 against $123,200 nationally, 3% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for commercial pilot pay?
North Carolina ranks 16 of 48 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays commercial pilots the most?
Wilmington, NC, with a median of $172,300 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.