Commercial Pilots Salary in New York
Commercial Pilots in New York earn a median of $177,430 a year, +44% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $177,430
- vs. U.S. median
- +44% ($123,220)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,070
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,080; the top 10% earn over $297,680. Nationally the range is $58,850 to $266,620.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$255,240 median in New York
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$104,800 median in New York
- Locomotive Engineers$109,220 median in New York
- Aircraft Service Attendants$44,600 median in New York
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$80,000 median in New York
- Motorboat Operators$62,000 median in New York
Commercial Pilots pay in New York
How much do commercial pilots make in New York?
The median is $177,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,080 and the top 10% earn over $297,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for commercial pilots?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 48 (+44% vs. the national median of $123,220). Living costs are not included.