Commercial Pilots Salary
Commercial Pilots in Greeley, CO make a median of $106,150 a year. The range runs from $85K at the entry level to $211K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.18), that's roughly $105,959 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,647/month, or 24.1% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $106K actually covers in Greeley, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Greeley’s Regional Price Parity (100.18). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Greeley
Pay for commercial pilots in Greeley runs about 14% below the U.S. median of $123K. Rent runs $1,647/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 25.2% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 100.18) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for commercial pilots in metros near Greeley, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $133K | $126K |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $106K | $102K |
| Wichita | $106K | $119K |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $100K | $99K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Greeley, CO
Entry-level commercial pilots (10th percentile) start around $85K. Mid-career wages sit at $106K. Top earners bring in $211K or more, a $125K spread from bottom to top.
Commercial Pilots pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Commercial Pilots salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $232K | +88% | 460 |
| New Jersey | $227K | +84% | 670 |
| New York | $177K | +44% | 1,070 |
| California | $166K | +34% | 4,900 |
| Delaware | $164K | +33% | 220 |
| Ohio | $150K | +22% | 2,680 |
| Georgia | $145K | +18% | 1,020 |
| Colorado | $140K | +13% | 1,240 |
| Texas | $138K | +12% | 4,120 |
| Vermont | $138K | +12% | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $134K | +9% | 530 |
| North Dakota | $133K | +8% | 370 |
| Maryland | $131K | +6% | 360 |
| Kentucky | $130K | +5% | 800 |
| Wisconsin | $130K | +5% | 1,090 |
| North Carolina | $127K | +3% | 1,520 |
| Michigan | $127K | +3% | 1,390 |
| Oklahoma | $126K | +2% | 540 |
| Illinois | $126K | +2% | 1,170 |
| Florida | $122K | -1% | 6,340 |
| Oregon | $121K | -2% | 670 |
| Washington | $118K | -4% | 890 |
| Maine | $118K | -5% | 100 |
| Tennessee | $117K | -5% | 1,030 |
| Hawaii | $113K | -8% | 350 |
| Idaho | $110K | -11% | 310 |
| West Virginia | $106K | -14% | 40 |
| South Carolina | $106K | -14% | 290 |
| Kansas | $105K | -14% | 680 |
| Nevada | $105K | -15% | 1,100 |
| Virginia | $105K | -15% | 1,130 |
| Nebraska | $105K | -15% | 290 |
| Indiana | $104K | -15% | 960 |
| Montana | $104K | -16% | 330 |
| Mississippi | $104K | -16% | 240 |
| Arizona | $103K | -16% | 1,540 |
| Wyoming | $103K | -16% | 190 |
| Missouri | $103K | -16% | 670 |
| Iowa | $102K | -17% | 300 |
| Alabama | $101K | -18% | 780 |
| Alaska | $100K | -19% | 1,000 |
| Utah | $100K | -19% | 540 |
| Rhode Island | $99K | -20% | 80 |
| Minnesota | $99K | -20% | 910 |
| New Mexico | $98K | -21% | 370 |
| Louisiana | $96K | -22% | 910 |
| Arkansas | $94K | -23% | 460 |
| South Dakota | $84K | -32% | 320 |
Showing 1–10 of 48 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a commercial pilot afford a 2BR apartment alone in Greeley?
Yes — at the median salary of $106K, rent takes 25.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,647/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for commercial pilots in Greeley?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new commercial pilots typically earn — is $85K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,391/month. At HUD’s $1,647/month FMR, rent would take 31% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is commercial pilot a high-paying job in Greeley?
Local pay runs 14% below the national median — $106K here vs. $123K nationally.
How does Greeley compare to the national average for commercial pilots?
Greeley pays $106K median vs. the U.S. average of $123K — that’s -14%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.18), the purchasing-power equivalent is $106K — below the national median.
How much do commercial pilots make in Greeley, CO?
The median is $106,150 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $85,370, and experienced commercial pilots can clear $210,500. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $106K enough to live in Greeley?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,533/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,647/month, which eats 25.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a commercial pilots salary go in Greeley?
Greeley has a Regional Price Parity of 100.18 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median commercial pilots salary is worth about $105,959 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do commercial pilots get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.