Commercial Pilots pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for commercial pilots is $137,960 a year. About 4,120 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($123,220). Texas ranks 9th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for commercial pilots in Texas
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $68,460 |
| 25% of workers | $101,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $137,960 |
| 75% of workers | $196,400 |
| 90% of workers | $259,990 |
Commercial Pilots pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $198,480 | 50 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $160,160 | 1,810 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $132,400 | 200 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $131,420 | 790 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $118,190 | 240 |
| Corpus Christi | $107,810 | 50 |
| El Paso | $94,690 | 80 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $84,440 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $215,150 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $68,980 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $79,000 |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $111,390 |
| Transportation Inspectors | $101,440 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $170,080 |
| Avionics Technicians | $81,950 |
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