Commercial Pilots Salary in North Dakota

Commercial Pilotss in North Dakota have a median annual salary of $133,010, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $92,870 to $234,990, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Commercial Pilots pay in North Dakota at a glance

Median annual salary

$133,010

Average annual salary

$157,900

25th percentile

$92,870

75th percentile

$234,990

10th percentile

$65,630

90th percentile

$237,050

People employed

370

Salary distribution

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

10th percentile
$65,630
25th percentile
$92,870
Median percentile
$133,010
75th percentile
$234,990
90th percentile
$237,050

North Dakota vs U.S. salary

The median salary for commercial pilots roles in North Dakota is about 7.9% above the U.S. median of $123,220 for the same occupation.

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How much does a commercial pilots make in North Dakota?

Half of commercial pilots roles in North Dakota report earning more than $133,010 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $157,900 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 $92,870 and a quarter are above $234,990, 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.