Commercial Pilots Salary in California

Median Salary

$165,590

per year

Employment

4,900

in California

vs. National Avg

+34.4%

National: $123,220

📊 Compared to the national median of $123,220, California pays 34.4% MORE for Commercial Pilots positions.

Purchasing Power

$149,584

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

16%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$63,890

25th

$85,020

Median

$165,590

75th

$278,940

90th

$500,170

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).