Commercial Pilots pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for commercial pilots is $104,890 a year. About 1,130 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($123,220). Virginia ranks 31st of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for commercial pilots in Virginia
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $55,310 |
| 25% of workers | $80,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $104,890 |
| 75% of workers | $156,660 |
| 90% of workers | $228,970 |
Commercial Pilots pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $119,710 | 120 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $80,160 | 180 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $87,610 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $82,200 |
| Ship Engineers | $82,370 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $191,820 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $79,900 |
| Locomotive Engineers | $90,780 |
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