How much does a commercial pilot make in Washington?
$125,900a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $60.50 an hour or $10,490 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.50
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,310Median: $125,900Highest 10%: $259,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,310 | $36.21 | |
| 25th | $93,460 | $44.93 | |
| Median | $125,900 | $60.50 | |
| 75th | $192,600 | $92.57 | |
| 90th | $259,600 | $124.79 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $209,800 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
| Motor Vehicle Operator | $64,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $60.50 ($125,900 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $125,900 against $123,200 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Washington rank for commercial pilot pay?
68 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $75,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $259,600 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.