Commercial Pilots Salary in New Jersey
Commercial Pilots in New Jersey make a mean (average) of $229,820 a year. Entry-level positions start around $99K. BLS does not publish top-end wages for this occupation because they exceed the reportable ceiling. BLS does not publish the median for this occupation because wages exceed the reportable ceiling. The figure shown is the mean (average).
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New Jersey. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $230K (mean) get you in New Jersey?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New Jersey
Entry-level commercial pilots (10th percentile) start around $99K. Mid-career wages sit at $230K. Top earners bring in N/A or more.
Commercial Pilots salary by metro in New Jersey
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $161K | -30% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do commercial pilots make in New Jersey?
BLS reports a mean (average) wage of $229,820 a year for this occupation in New Jersey. The median is not published because wages exceed the BLS reportable ceiling. Entry-level workers start around $99,350. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $230K enough to live in New Jersey?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $13,082/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,067/month, which eats 15.8% 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 New Jersey?
New Jersey has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median commercial pilots salary is worth about $231,347 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.