Airline Pilot Salary in San Jose, CA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$208,164
Hourly Rate
$100.08
/hour
Jobs in Area
104
employed
Airline Pilot Salary Range in San Jose, CA
Annual Salary Range
$130k
10th percentile
$166k
25th
$244k
75th
$307k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $130,159 | $62.58 |
| 25th Percentile | $166,481 | $80.04 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $208,164 | $100.08 |
| 75th Percentile | $244,268 | $117.44 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $306,819 | $147.51 |
| Average (Mean) | $223,010 | $107.22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Airline Pilot salary in San Jose, CA is $208,164 per year or $100.08 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How San Jose, CA Compares
vs National Average
$148,900
vs California Average
$137,930
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$115,775
Cost of living in San Jose, CA is 79.8% above the national average.
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