Comparison tool · BLS OEWS May 2025
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One occupation, up to four areas, on one scale — using only published BLS estimates. Areas without a published value are listed as “not published”, never estimated.
Commercial Pilots: median annual wage
Source: BLS OEWS, May 20251 area compared
- $80,160 median for Virginia Beach metro area; middle half earns $77,300 to $125,520
Bars span the 25th–75th percentile (the middle half of workers); the tick marks the median.
| Area | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area | $50,110 | $77,300 | $80,160 | $125,520 | $197,650 | 180 |
Each area is a BLS-defined metro/nonmetropolitan area or state. Differences reflect local labor markets and are not adjusted for cost of living.
National overview: Commercial Pilots across the U.S.
About this data. Estimates are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 release, retrieved from bls.gov/oes/tables.htm on July 24, 2026. OEWS estimates describe metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas and states — not city limits — and are not designed for year-over-year comparisons. See BLS methodology, our plain-English methodology, and sources. CitySalaryData is independent and not affiliated with BLS.