Commercial Pilots pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for commercial pilots is $127,310 a year. About 1,520 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($123,220). North Carolina ranks 16th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for commercial pilots in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $61,050 |
| 25% of workers | $79,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $127,310 |
| 75% of workers | $175,900 |
| 90% of workers | $243,090 |
Commercial Pilots pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $172,320 | 40 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $144,750 | 430 |
| Winston-Salem | $137,180 | 40 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $133,870 | 110 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $130,600 | 140 |
| Fayetteville | $128,170 | 40 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $76,980 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $151,540 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $45,820 |
| Avionics Technicians | $78,710 |
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