Commercial Pilots pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for commercial pilots is $145,100 a year. About 1,020 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($123,220). Georgia ranks 7th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for commercial pilots in Georgia
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $53,010 |
| 25% of workers | $102,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $145,100 |
| 75% of workers | $173,870 |
| 90% of workers | $247,410 |
Commercial Pilots pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $146,880 | 560 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for commercial pilots
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 5,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $618,090 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $75,640 |
| Avionics Technicians | $79,060 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $75,810 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $178,420 |
| Transportation Inspectors | $95,030 |
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