How much does a commercial pilot make in Washington?
$117,700a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in Washington. That is $56.60 an hour or $9,811 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.60
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,420Median: $117,700Highest 10%: $314,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,420 | $33.86 | |
| 25th | $84,540 | $40.64 | |
| Median | $117,700 | $56.60 | |
| 75th | $200,500 | $96.38 | |
| 90th | $314,200 | $151.06 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $127,000 |
| Spokane, WA | $111,200 |
| Portland, OR | $105,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for commercial pilots.
| 19. Illinois | $126,100 |
| 20. Florida | $121,900 |
| 21. Oregon | $120,800 |
| 22. Washington | $117,700 |
| 23. Maine | $117,600 |
| 24. Tennessee | $117,500 |
| 25. Hawaii | $113,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $56.60 ($117,700 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $117,700 against $123,200 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Washington rank for commercial pilot pay?
Washington ranks 22 of 48 states.
Which city in Washington pays commercial pilots the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $127,000 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.