SOC 53-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Commercial Pilots — Northwest Colorado
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
In Northwest Colorado, CO the median wage for Commercial Pilots reaches $157,040 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northwest Colorado, CO the median wage for Commercial Pilots reaches $157,040 a year. That is 27.4% more than the national median of $123,220. Pay ranges from under $48,850 at the tenth percentile to more than $254,220 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $93,080 to $199,990.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Colorado Springs records the highest median at $167,310. Of the 345 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 13th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,850 | −60.4% |
| 25th | $93,080 | −24.5% |
| Median (50th) | $157,040 | +27.4% |
| 75th | $199,990 | +62.3% |
| 90th | $254,220 | +106.3% |
| Mean | $148,700 | +20.7% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Springs | $167,310 | — | |
| 2 | Boulder | $165,780 | 40 | |
| 3 | Fort Collins | $145,210 | 30 | |
| 4 | Denver | $132,810 | 710 | |
| 5 | Greeley | $106,150 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwest Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $157,040 buys what $152,318 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$157,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$152,318US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $157,040 a year, 27.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,850 to $254,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Colorado Springs, at $167,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Commercial Pilots in Northwest Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $157,040, 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 Northwest Colorado, CO is 27.4% higher. 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 Northwest Colorado, CO earns more than $254,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,850 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 Colorado Springs, at $167,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Northwest Colorado, CO. 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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