SOC 53-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Commercial Pilots — Flagstaff
Flagstaff, AZ · 4 metro areas compared
At $68,460, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Commercial Pilots, 44.4% beneath the national figure of $123,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $68,460, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Commercial Pilots, 44.4% beneath the national figure of $123,220. Pay ranges from under $38,220 at the tenth percentile to more than $130,490 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $54,090 to $103,620.
Employment stands at 120, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Tucson records the highest median at $109,480. Of the 254 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 85th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,220 | −69.0% |
| 25th | $54,090 | −56.1% |
| Median (50th) | $68,460 | −44.4% |
| 75th | $103,620 | −15.9% |
| 90th | $130,490 | +5.9% |
| Mean | $79,990 | −35.1% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tucson | $109,480 | 150 | |
| 2 | Phoenix | $105,770 | 1,020 | |
| 3 | Prescott Valley | $102,460 | 60 | |
| 4 | Sierra Vista | $100,420 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Flagstaff sit close to the national average, so $68,460 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$68,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,984US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,460 a year, 44.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,220 to $130,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tucson, at $109,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Commercial Pilots in Flagstaff, AZ?
The median annual wage is $68,460, 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 Flagstaff, AZ is 44.4% 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 Flagstaff, AZ earns more than $130,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,220 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 Tucson, at $109,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Flagstaff, AZ. 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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