SOC 53-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Commercial Pilots — Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ · 4 metro areas compared
In Sierra Vista, AZ the median wage is $100,420.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Sierra Vista, AZ the median wage is $100,420. That is 18.5% lower than the national median of $123,220. Pay ranges from under $87,770 at the tenth percentile to more than $124,010 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $96,740 to $123,660.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Tucson records the highest median at $109,480. Of the 181 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 25th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,770 | −28.8% |
| 25th | $96,740 | −21.5% |
| Median (50th) | $100,420 | −18.5% |
| 75th | $123,660 | +0.4% |
| 90th | $124,010 | +0.6% |
| Mean | $106,240 | −13.8% |
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 | Flagstaff | $68,460 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sierra Vista sit close to the national average, so $100,420 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$100,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$99,722US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $100,420 a year, 18.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $87,770 to $124,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 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 Sierra Vista, AZ?
The median annual wage is $100,420, 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 Sierra Vista, AZ is 18.5% 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 Sierra Vista, AZ earns more than $124,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $87,770 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 30 jobs in this occupation in Sierra Vista, 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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