Commercial Pilots Salary
Commercial Pilots in Monroe, LA make a median of $91,490 a year. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $137K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 83.6), which stretches that salary to about $109,438 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,026/month, or 17.7% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $91K get you in Monroe?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Monroe’s Regional Price Parity (83.6). 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 Monroe
Pay for commercial pilots in Monroe runs about 26% below the U.S. median of $123K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,026/month, 17.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 83.6 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 16% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Monroe can be a reasonable trade-off for commercial pilotss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for commercial pilots in metros near Monroe, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $79K | $91K |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $98K | $115K |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $136K | $147K |
| Baton Rouge | $90K | $99K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Monroe, LA
Entry-level commercial pilots (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $91K. Top earners bring in $137K or more, a $90K 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 |
| Missouri | $103K | -16% | 670 |
| Wyoming | $103K | -16% | 190 |
| 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
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a commercial pilot afford a 2BR apartment alone in Monroe?
Yes — at the median salary of $91K, rent takes 17.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,026/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for commercial pilots in Monroe?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new commercial pilots typically earn — is $47K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,839/month. At HUD’s $1,026/month FMR, rent would take 36% 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 Monroe?
Local pay runs 26% below the national median — $91K here vs. $123K nationally. Cost of living is 16% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Monroe compare to the national average for commercial pilots?
Monroe pays $91K median vs. the U.S. average of $123K — that’s -26%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 83.6), the purchasing-power equivalent is $109K — below the national median.
How much do commercial pilots make in Monroe, LA?
The median is $91,490 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,310, and experienced commercial pilots can clear $137,460. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $91K enough to live in Monroe?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,787/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,026/month, which eats 17.7% 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 Monroe?
Monroe has a Regional Price Parity of 83.6 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median commercial pilots salary is worth about $109,438 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.