How much does a commercial pilot make in Seattle?
$127,000a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $61.05 an hour or $10,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.05
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,780Median: $127,000Highest 10%: $318,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,780 | $39.32 | |
| 25th | $95,870 | $46.09 | |
| Median | $127,000 | $61.05 | |
| 75th | $290,200 | $139.50 | |
| 90th | $318,000 | $152.87 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Spokane, WA | $111,200 |
| Portland, OR | $105,900 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $229,900 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $175,300 |
| Transportation Inspector | $129,500 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $114,300 |
| Captain | $109,100 |
| Ship Engineer | $108,900 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $92,400 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $84,050 |
| Bus Driver | $83,430 |
| Rail Transportation Worker | $79,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $61.05 ($127,000 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $127,000 against $123,200 nationally, 3% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $117,700, so Seattle pays 8% more.
Where does Seattle rank for commercial pilot pay?
64 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $318,000 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.