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Commercial Pilots Salary in West Virginia

Commercial Pilots in West Virginia make a median of $102,640 a year, or about $null an hour. The range runs from $60K at the entry level to $165K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of West Virginia. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$103K
Median annual
$/hr
Hourly rate
$60K
Entry level (10th %)
$165K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $103K get you in West Virginia?

Estimated monthly take-home$6,352/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,008/mo
Rent as % of take-home15.9% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$115,287/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$5,344/mo

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U.S. employed: 60
Category: Transportation

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, West Virginia

Bar chart showing Commercial Pilots salary percentiles in West Virginia: 10th percentile $60,180, 25th percentile $68,790, median $102,640, 75th percentile $140,270, 90th percentile $165,290. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$60K25th$69KMedian$103K75th$140K90th$165K
Bar chart showing Commercial Pilots salary percentiles in West Virginia: 10th percentile $60,180, 25th percentile $68,790, median $102,640, 75th percentile $140,270, 90th percentile $165,290. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level commercial pilots (10th percentile) start around $60K. Mid-career wages sit at $103K. Top earners bring in $165K or more, a $105K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do commercial pilots make in West Virginia?

The median is $102,640 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $60,180, and experienced commercial pilots can clear $165,290. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $103K enough to live in West Virginia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,352/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,008/month, which eats 15.9% 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 West Virginia?

West Virginia 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 $115,287 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.

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