How much does a commercial pilot make in Pennsylvania?
$134,000a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Pennsylvania. That is $64.44 an hour or $11,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.44
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,610Median: $134,000Highest 10%: $263,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,610 | $35.87 | |
| 25th | $96,780 | $46.53 | |
| Median | $134,000 | $64.44 | |
| 75th | $200,900 | $96.59 | |
| 90th | $263,300 | $126.58 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $170,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $158,700 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $134,000 |
| Reading, PA | $133,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 8. Colorado | $139,700 |
| 9. Texas | $138,000 |
| 10. Vermont | $137,800 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $134,000 |
| 12. North Dakota | $133,000 |
| 13. Maryland | $131,200 |
| 14. Kentucky | $130,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $64.44 ($134,000 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $134,000 against $123,200 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for commercial pilot pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 11 of 48 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays commercial pilots the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $170,600 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.