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SOC 53-2012·Transportation & Material MovingOpportunity job
Commercial Pilots
Median wage
$176,691
10-yr outlook
+2.9%by 2032
Openings / year
123
Workers in NY
1,070
How pay grows with experience
Commercial Pilots — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $98,570 |
| Median (typical) | $176,691 |
| Experienced | $266,978 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Commercial Pilots — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Hudson Valley | $220,160 |
| Southern Tier | $173,761 |
| Long Island | $173,534 |
| Central New York | $153,449 |
| Western New York | $152,715 |
| Capital Region | $151,563 |
| Finger Lakes | $111,713 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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