How much does a commercial pilot make in Richmond?
$119,700a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $57.55 an hour or $9,976 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.55
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,310Median: $119,700Highest 10%: $229,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,310 | $26.59 | |
| 25th | $96,020 | $46.16 | |
| Median | $119,700 | $57.55 | |
| 75th | $200,600 | $96.44 | |
| 90th | $229,000 | $110.08 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Washington, DC | $125,900 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $80,160 |
Related jobs in Richmond
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $57.55 ($119,700 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $119,700 against $123,200 nationally, 3% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $104,900, so Richmond pays 14% more.
Where does Richmond rank for commercial pilot pay?
79 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $229,000 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.