Commercial Pilots Salary in Delaware

Commercial Pilotss in Delaware have a median annual salary of $163,600, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $124,180 to $198,380, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Commercial Pilots pay in Delaware at a glance

Median annual salary

$163,600

Average annual salary

$160,700

25th percentile

$124,180

75th percentile

$198,380

10th percentile

$83,180

90th percentile

$264,590

People employed

220

Salary distribution

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

10th percentile
$83,180
25th percentile
$124,180
Median percentile
$163,600
75th percentile
$198,380
90th percentile
$264,590

Delaware vs U.S. salary

The median salary for commercial pilots roles in Delaware is about 32.8% above the U.S. median of $123,220 for the same occupation.

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How much does a commercial pilots make in Delaware?

Half of commercial pilots roles in Delaware report earning more than $163,600 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $160,700 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 $124,180 and a quarter are above $198,380, 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.