How much does a commercial pilot make in Redding?
$135,300a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Redding, CA metro area. That is $65.07 an hour or $11,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.07
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,680Median: $135,300Highest 10%: $294,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,680 | $28.21 | |
| 25th | $72,270 | $34.75 | |
| Median | $135,300 | $65.07 | |
| 75th | $207,200 | $99.63 | |
| 90th | $294,400 | $141.53 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $274,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $173,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $159,400 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $149,200 |
| Modesto, CA | $140,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $128,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $124,600 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $119,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $112,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $112,000 |
| Oxnard, CA | $102,300 |
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Salaries for every job in Redding, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Redding?
The median hourly pay in the Redding, CA metro area is $65.07 ($135,300 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Redding than the national average?
Yes: $135,300 against $123,200 nationally, 10% more.
How does Redding compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $165,600, so Redding pays 18% less.
Where does Redding rank for commercial pilot pay?
39 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Redding?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $294,400 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.