Commercial Pilots pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for commercial pilots is $177,430 a year. About 1,070 people work in this job there.
That is 44% higher than the U.S. median ($123,220). New York ranks 3rd of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for commercial pilots in New York
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $63,080 |
| 25% of workers | $103,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $177,430 |
| 75% of workers | $257,810 |
| 90% of workers | $297,680 |
Commercial Pilots pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $280,630 | 50 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $225,900 | 1,210 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $153,210 | 50 |
| Rochester | $129,350 | 40 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $80,000 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $255,240 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $102,800 |
| Transportation Inspectors | $93,420 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $42,000 |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $104,800 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $109,220 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $144,960 |
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