How much does a commercial pilot make in San Antonio?
$118,200a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area. That is $56.82 an hour or $9,849 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.82
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,800Median: $118,200Highest 10%: $206,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,800 | $34.52 | |
| 25th | $100,800 | $48.44 | |
| Median | $118,200 | $56.82 | |
| 75th | $166,300 | $79.97 | |
| 90th | $206,600 | $99.33 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Midland, TX | $198,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $160,200 |
| Austin, TX | $132,400 |
| Houston, TX | $131,400 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $107,800 |
| El Paso, TX | $94,690 |
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Salaries for every job in San Antonio, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in San Antonio?
The median hourly pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area is $56.82 ($118,200 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in San Antonio than the national average?
No: $118,200 against $123,200 nationally, 4% less.
How does San Antonio compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $138,000, so San Antonio pays 14% less.
Where does San Antonio rank for commercial pilot pay?
82 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in San Antonio?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $206,600 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.