How much does a commercial pilot make in Santa Maria?
$149,200a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $71.73 an hour or $12,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $71.73
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,190Median: $149,200Highest 10%: $270,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,190 | $35.19 | |
| 25th | $83,550 | $40.17 | |
| Median | $149,200 | $71.73 | |
| 75th | $226,700 | $108.98 | |
| 90th | $270,000 | $129.82 |
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 |
| Modesto, CA | $140,900 |
| Redding, CA | $135,300 |
| 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 Santa Maria, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Santa Maria?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $71.73 ($149,200 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Santa Maria than the national average?
Yes: $149,200 against $123,200 nationally, 21% more.
How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $165,600, so Santa Maria pays 10% less.
Where does Santa Maria rank for commercial pilot pay?
27 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Santa Maria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $270,000 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.