Commercial Pilots Salary
Commercial Pilots in Ocala, FL make a median of $100,240 a year. The range runs from $78K at the entry level to $129K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 95.23), that's roughly $105,261 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,373/month, or 20.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $100K get you in Ocala?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Ocala’s Regional Price Parity (95.23). 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 Ocala
Pay for commercial pilots in Ocala runs about 19% below the U.S. median of $123K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,373/month, 20.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 95.23) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Ocala 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 Ocala, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $45K | $46K |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $127K | $112K |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $118K | $116K |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $106K | $106K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ocala, FL
Entry-level commercial pilots (10th percentile) start around $78K. Mid-career wages sit at $100K. Top earners bring in $129K or more, a $51K 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 Ocala?
Yes — at the median salary of $100K, rent takes 20.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,373/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for commercial pilots in Ocala?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new commercial pilots typically earn — is $78K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,708/month. At HUD’s $1,373/month FMR, rent would take 29% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is commercial pilot a high-paying job in Ocala?
Local pay runs 19% below the national median — $100K here vs. $123K nationally.
How does Ocala compare to the national average for commercial pilots?
Ocala pays $100K median vs. the U.S. average of $123K — that’s -19%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 95.23), the purchasing-power equivalent is $105K — below the national median.
How much do commercial pilots make in Ocala, FL?
The median is $100,240 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $78,470, and experienced commercial pilots can clear $129,480. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $100K enough to live in Ocala?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,575/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,373/month, which eats 20.9% 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 Ocala?
Ocala has a Regional Price Parity of 95.23 (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 $105,261 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.