Commercial Pilots pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $183,290 or more. The middle half of commercial pilots in Omaha earn between $109,660 and $150,010.
- $74K10th
- $110K25th
- $110KMedian
- $150K75th
- $183K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $123,720 | $10,310 | — |
| Median | $110,210 | $9,184 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $109,660 | $9,138 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $150,010 | $12,501 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Commercial Pilots pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Commercial pilots in Omaha earn 20% more than the Nebraska average ($103,300) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($146,080). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $123,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $123,720 | $110,210 | $73,580 | $183,290 | 110 |
| Nebraska | $103,300 | $104,780 | $53,710 | $167,450 | 290 |
| United States | $146,080 | $123,220 | $58,850 | $266,620 | 47,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Commercial Pilots salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $123,720, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $91,079 a year, or $7,590 a month and $3,503 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $91,739 | $7,645 |
| Working in NE | $91,079 | $7,590 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for commercial pilots? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $123,720 buys what about $134,608 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Commercial Pilots salary in nearby metro areas
- Des Moines, IA$135,630
- Topeka, KS$125,550
- Sioux Falls, SD$114,140
- Kansas City, MO$127,780
- Wichita, KS$114,930
- Minneapolis, MN$136,710
Highest-paying cities for commercial pilots
Waterbury, CT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($267,680).
- Waterbury, CT$267,680
- Kiryas Joel, NY$226,850
- Bridgeport, CT$226,590
- Santa Rosa, CA$218,810
- Louisville, KY$210,350
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Commercial Pilots salary in Omaha: questions
What is the entry-level commercial pilots salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $109,660, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the commercial pilots take-home pay in Omaha?
About $91,079 a year ($7,590 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $123,720.
Do commercial pilots earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($146,080).
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; area Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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