How much does a commercial pilot make in Virginia?
$104,900a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Virginia. That is $50.43 an hour or $8,741 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.43
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,310Median: $104,900Highest 10%: $229,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,310 | $26.59 | |
| 25th | $80,160 | $38.54 | |
| Median | $104,900 | $50.43 | |
| 75th | $156,700 | $75.32 | |
| 90th | $229,000 | $110.08 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $125,900 |
| Richmond, VA | $119,700 |
| Kingsport, TN | $114,400 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $80,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 28. South Carolina | $105,700 |
| 29. Kansas | $105,400 |
| 30. Nevada | $105,300 |
| 31. Virginia | $104,900 |
| 32. Nebraska | $104,800 |
| 33. Indiana | $104,200 |
| 34. Montana | $103,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $50.43 ($104,900 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $104,900 against $123,200 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Virginia rank for commercial pilot pay?
Virginia ranks 31 of 48 states.
Which city in Virginia pays commercial pilots the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $125,900 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.