How much does a commercial pilot make in Santa Rosa?
$274,700a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area. That is $132.08 an hour or $22,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $132.08
- Vs. national median
- +123%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,320Median: $274,700Highest 10%: $306,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,320 | $36.21 | |
| 25th | $125,200 | $60.21 | |
| Median | $274,700 | $132.08 | |
| 75th | $306,300 | $147.25 | |
| 90th | $306,300 | $147.25 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| San Francisco, CA | $173,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $159,400 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $149,200 |
| 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 Rosa, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Santa Rosa?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area is $132.08 ($274,700 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Santa Rosa than the national average?
Yes: $274,700 against $123,200 nationally, 123% more.
How does Santa Rosa compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $165,600, so Santa Rosa pays 66% more.
Where does Santa Rosa rank for commercial pilot pay?
3 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Santa Rosa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $306,300 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.