SOC 53-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Commercial Pilots — Idaho
Idaho · 1 metro areas compared
In Idaho the median wage is $109,620.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Idaho the median wage is $109,620. That is 11.0% lower than the national median of $123,220. Pay ranges from under $64,300 at the tenth percentile to more than $209,320 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $82,760 to $174,750.
Employment stands at 310, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Idaho ranks number 26th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Boise City records the highest median at $130,900. Of the 617 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 50th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,300 | −47.8% |
| 25th | $82,760 | −32.8% |
| Median (50th) | $109,620 | −11.0% |
| 75th | $174,750 | +41.8% |
| 90th | $209,320 | +69.9% |
| Mean | $131,800 | +7.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $130,900 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $109,620 goes as far as $114,785 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$109,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$114,785US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $109,620 a year, 11.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,300 to $209,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 26th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $130,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Commercial Pilots in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $109,620, 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 Idaho is 11.0% 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 Idaho earns more than $209,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,300 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 Boise City, at $130,900 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. 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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