Commercial Pilots Salary in Alabama

Commercial Pilotss in Alabama have a median annual salary of $101,420, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $86,500 to $133,520, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Commercial Pilots pay in Alabama at a glance

Median annual salary

$101,420

Average annual salary

$108,580

25th percentile

$86,500

75th percentile

$133,520

10th percentile

$57,030

90th percentile

$163,100

People employed

780

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid commercial pilots roles in Alabama.

10th percentile
$57,030
25th percentile
$86,500
Median percentile
$101,420
75th percentile
$133,520
90th percentile
$163,100

Alabama vs U.S. salary

The median salary for commercial pilots roles in Alabama is about 17.7% below the U.S. median of $123,220 for the same occupation.

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How much does a commercial pilots make in Alabama?

Half of commercial pilots roles in Alabama report earning more than $101,420 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $108,580 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $86,500 and a quarter are above $133,520, so most commercial pilots pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect commercial pilots pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.