Commercial Pilots Salary in Nevada

Commercial Pilotss in Nevada have a median annual salary of $105,340, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $62,590 to $175,770, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Commercial Pilots pay in Nevada at a glance

Median annual salary

$105,340

Average annual salary

$125,470

25th percentile

$62,590

75th percentile

$175,770

10th percentile

$51,350

90th percentile

$211,260

People employed

1,100

Salary distribution

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

10th percentile
$51,350
25th percentile
$62,590
Median percentile
$105,340
75th percentile
$175,770
90th percentile
$211,260

Nevada vs U.S. salary

The median salary for commercial pilots roles in Nevada is about 14.5% below the U.S. median of $123,220 for the same occupation.

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How much does a commercial pilots make in Nevada?

Half of commercial pilots roles in Nevada report earning more than $105,340 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $125,470 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 $62,590 and a quarter are above $175,770, 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.