SOC 53-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Commercial Pilots — Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Commercial Pilots in Eastern Washington, WA is $83,590 per year, substantially below the national median of $123,220 — a gap of 32.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Commercial Pilots in Eastern Washington, WA is $83,590 per year, substantially below the national median of $123,220 — a gap of 32.2%. Half of workers earn between $44,170 and $100,720. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $44,170 and the ninetieth at $105,600.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $126,990. Of the 358 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 90th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,170 | −64.2% |
| 25th | $44,170 | −64.2% |
| Median (50th) | $83,590 | −32.2% |
| 75th | $100,720 | −18.3% |
| 90th | $105,600 | −14.3% |
| Mean | $77,450 | −37.1% |
Other metro areas in Washington
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $83,590 buys what $78,121 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 36.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,121US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,590 a year, 32.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,170 to $105,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $126,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Commercial Pilots in Eastern Washington, WA?
The median annual wage is $83,590, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $123,220, so pay in Eastern Washington, WA is 32.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eastern Washington, WA earns more than $105,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,170 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Seattle, at $126,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Eastern Washington, WA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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