Commercial Pilots Salary in Nevada

Commercial pilots in Nevada earn the most in Las Vegas (average $125,890 a year) and the least in Reno ($121,610), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the commercial pilots average at $125,470 and the median at $105,340 for 1,100 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $146,080.

Commercial Pilots average salary by city in Nevada

Las Vegas$125,890
Reno$121,610

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Vegas	$125,890	$105,340	$60,680	$97,312	100
Reno	$121,610	$108,550	$80,790	$94,383	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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 Nevada

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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