Commercial Pilots Salary in Pennsylvania

Commercial pilots in Pennsylvania earn the most in Allentown (average $166,500 a year) and the least in Pittsburgh ($147,180), across the 4 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the commercial pilots average at $151,950 and the median at $134,030 for 530 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $146,080.

Commercial Pilots average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Allentown$166,500
Philadelphia$157,600
Reading$153,460
Pittsburgh$147,180

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Allentown	$166,500	$170,600	$124,960	$119,957	100
Philadelphia	$157,600	$158,670	$124,180	$114,147	103
Reading	$153,460	$133,240	$93,200	$111,445	97
Pittsburgh	$147,180	$134,030	$98,210	$107,345	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Commercial Pilots salary in other states

Commercial Pilots salary by city and state

More about pay in Pennsylvania

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-2012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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