Commercial Pilots Salary in Arizona
Commercial Pilots in Arizona earn a median of $103,060 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $103,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($123,220)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,290; the top 10% earn over $201,660. Nationally the range is $58,850 to $266,620.
States ranked near Arizona
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Commercial Pilots pay in Arizona
How much do commercial pilots make in Arizona?
The median is $103,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,290 and the top 10% earn over $201,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for commercial pilots?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 48 (−16% vs. the national median of $123,220). Living costs are not included.