How much does a commercial pilot make in Tennessee?
$117,500a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Tennessee. That is $56.48 an hour or $9,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.48
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,740Median: $117,500Highest 10%: $204,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,740 | $26.32 | |
| 25th | $82,770 | $39.79 | |
| Median | $117,500 | $56.48 | |
| 75th | $169,900 | $81.69 | |
| 90th | $204,700 | $98.39 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $131,600 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $130,600 |
| Knoxville, TN | $123,000 |
| Memphis, TN | $122,400 |
| Kingsport, TN | $114,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 21. Oregon | $120,800 |
| 22. Washington | $117,700 |
| 23. Maine | $117,600 |
| 24. Tennessee | $117,500 |
| 25. Hawaii | $113,000 |
| 26. Idaho | $109,600 |
| 27. West Virginia | $106,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $56.48 ($117,500 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $117,500 against $123,200 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for commercial pilot pay?
Tennessee ranks 24 of 48 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays commercial pilots the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $131,600 a year.
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.