The median annual wage for Commercial Pilots in California is $122,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $168,930.
An estimated 5,530 people work as commercial pilots in California.
| Median (annual) | $122,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $168,930 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $59,790 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 5,530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.