Commercial Pilots Salary in Washington

Commercial pilots in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $180,290 a year) and the least in Spokane ($117,130), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the commercial pilots average at $149,860 and the median at $117,730 for 890 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $146,080.

Commercial Pilots average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$180,290
Spokane$117,130

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$180,290	$126,990	$95,870	$134,494	111
Spokane	$117,130	$111,170	$96,840	$91,231	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. 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 Washington

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.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.