How much does a commercial pilot make in Texas?
$138,000a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Texas. That is $66.33 an hour or $11,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.33
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 4,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,460Median: $138,000Highest 10%: $260,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,460 | $32.91 | |
| 25th | $101,100 | $48.60 | |
| Median | $138,000 | $66.33 | |
| 75th | $196,400 | $94.42 | |
| 90th | $260,000 | $125.00 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $198,500 |
| Dallas, TX | $160,200 |
| Austin, TX | $132,400 |
| Houston, TX | $131,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | $118,200 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $107,800 |
| El Paso, TX | $94,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 6. Ohio | $150,300 |
| 7. Georgia | $145,100 |
| 8. Colorado | $139,700 |
| 9. Texas | $138,000 |
| 10. Vermont | $137,800 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $134,000 |
| 12. North Dakota | $133,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $66.33 ($138,000 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $138,000 against $123,200 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Texas rank for commercial pilot pay?
Texas ranks 9 of 48 states.
Which city in Texas pays commercial pilots the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $198,500 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.