How much does a commercial pilot make in Salem?
$125,100a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $60.15 an hour or $10,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.15
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,770Median: $125,100Highest 10%: $198,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,770 | $29.22 | |
| 25th | $101,800 | $48.95 | |
| Median | $125,100 | $60.15 | |
| 75th | $163,800 | $78.75 | |
| 90th | $198,900 | $95.64 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Portland, OR | $105,900 |
| Bend, OR | $99,010 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $60.15 ($125,100 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $125,100 against $123,200 nationally, 2% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $120,800, so Salem pays 4% more.
Where does Salem rank for commercial pilot pay?
69 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $198,900 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.