SOC 53-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Commercial Pilots — Visalia
Visalia, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Commercial Pilots in Visalia, CA is $75,600 per year, substantially below the national median of $123,220 — a gap of 38.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Commercial Pilots in Visalia, CA is $75,600 per year, substantially below the national median of $123,220 — a gap of 38.6%. Pay ranges from under $36,180 at the tenth percentile to more than $171,720 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,810 to $100,330.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Santa Rosa leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $274,730. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 112th of 365 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,180 | −70.6% |
| 25th | $59,810 | −51.5% |
| Median (50th) | $75,600 | −38.6% |
| 75th | $100,330 | −18.6% |
| 90th | $171,720 | +39.4% |
| Mean | $90,500 | −26.6% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa | $274,730 | 130 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $173,070 | 380 | |
| 3 | San Jose | $159,420 | 200 | |
| 4 | Santa Maria | $149,200 | 60 | |
| 5 | Modesto | $140,920 | 50 | |
| 6 | Redding | $135,340 | 50 | |
| 7 | San Diego | $128,080 | 370 | |
| 8 | Sacramento | $124,570 | 190 | |
| 9 | Chico | $123,880 | 40 | |
| 10 | Bakersfield | $119,400 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Visalia run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $75,600 buys what $68,293 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 44.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,293US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,600 a year, 38.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,180 to $171,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Rosa, at $274,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Commercial Pilots in Visalia, CA?
The median annual wage is $75,600, 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 Visalia, CA is 38.6% 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 Visalia, CA earns more than $171,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,180 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 Santa Rosa, at $274,730 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Visalia, CA. 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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