How much does a commercial pilot make in Reno?
$108,600a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Reno, NV metro area. That is $52.19 an hour or $9,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.19
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,120Median: $108,600Highest 10%: $207,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,120 | $28.90 | |
| 25th | $80,790 | $38.84 | |
| Median | $108,600 | $52.19 | |
| 75th | $132,900 | $63.87 | |
| 90th | $207,800 | $99.91 |
Other cities in Nevada
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Las Vegas, NV | $105,300 |
Related jobs in Reno
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Salaries for every job in Reno, NVFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Reno?
The median hourly pay in the Reno, NV metro area is $52.19 ($108,600 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Reno than the national average?
No: $108,600 against $123,200 nationally, 12% less.
How does Reno compare with the rest of Nevada?
The median in Nevada is $105,300, so Reno pays 3% more.
Where does Reno rank for commercial pilot pay?
98 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $207,800 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.