Commercial Pilots Salary in Idaho

Commercial Pilotss in Idaho have a median annual salary of $109,620, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $82,760 to $174,750, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Commercial Pilots pay in Idaho at a glance

Median annual salary

$109,620

Average annual salary

$131,800

25th percentile

$82,760

75th percentile

$174,750

10th percentile

$64,300

90th percentile

$209,320

People employed

310

Salary distribution

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

10th percentile
$64,300
25th percentile
$82,760
Median percentile
$109,620
75th percentile
$174,750
90th percentile
$209,320

Idaho vs U.S. salary

The median salary for commercial pilots roles in Idaho is about 11.0% below the U.S. median of $123,220 for the same occupation.

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How much does a commercial pilots make in Idaho?

Half of commercial pilots roles in Idaho report earning more than $109,620 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $131,800 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 $82,760 and a quarter are above $174,750, 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.