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How much does a commercial pilot make in Pittsburgh?

$134,000a year

Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $64.44 an hour or $11,170 a month.

Hourly
$64.44
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
40 of 157
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,920Median: $134,000Highest 10%: $222,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$80,920$38.90
25th$98,210$47.22
Median$134,000$64.44
75th$167,300$80.45
90th$222,800$107.13

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.

Allentown, PA$170,600
Philadelphia, PA$158,700
Commercial Pilot salary in Pennsylvania Commercial Pilot salary in all states

Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Transportation Inspector$91,620
Bridge and Lock Tender$68,810
Crane and Tower Operator$61,510
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator$61,190
Bus Driver$59,720
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor$59,380
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$58,540
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$57,880
Airfield Operations Specialist$54,090
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$49,730
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Pittsburgh?

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $64.44 ($134,000 a year).

Do commercial pilots make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?

Yes: $134,000 against $123,200 nationally, 9% more.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $134,000, so Pittsburgh pays 0% more.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for commercial pilot pay?

40 of 157 metro areas with data.

How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Pittsburgh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $80,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $222,800 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.