How much does a commercial pilot make in Trenton?
$205,700a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $98.89 an hour or $17,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $98.89
- Vs. national median
- +67%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,350Median: $205,700Highest 10%: $304,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,350 | $29.98 | |
| 25th | $124,400 | $59.79 | |
| Median | $205,700 | $98.89 | |
| 75th | $258,300 | $124.19 | |
| 90th | $304,600 | $146.42 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| New York, NY | $225,900 |
| Allentown, PA | $170,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $158,700 |
Related jobs in Trenton
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Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Trenton?
The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $98.89 ($205,700 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Trenton than the national average?
Yes: $205,700 against $123,200 nationally, 67% more.
How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $226,700, so Trenton pays 9% less.
Where does Trenton rank for commercial pilot pay?
7 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $304,600 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.