Commercial Pilots Salary in Maryland

Commercial pilots in Maryland earn the most in Lexington Park (average $179,850 a year) and the least in Baltimore ($138,060), across the 2 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the commercial pilots average at $138,530 and the median at $131,210 for 360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $146,080.

Commercial Pilots average salary by city in Maryland

Lexington Park$179,850
Baltimore$138,060

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington Park	$179,850	$171,560	$134,040	$125,476	101
Baltimore	$138,060	$129,850	$81,450	$99,173	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Commercial Pilots salary in other states

Commercial Pilots salary by city and state

More about pay in Maryland

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-2012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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