DOL Median (Colorado)
$86,444
vs National
+3.1%
National: $83,830BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$81,937
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$86,444
+3.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$83,830
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Commercial Pilots in Colorado earns $86,444 in nominal terms, which is 3.1% above the national average of $83,830. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $81,937 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CO FIRE AVIATION INC | $150,000 | 1 |
| VERTICAL FLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $136,000 | 3 |
| Scott Aviation Inc. | $104,000 | 5 |
| AIR CARE, INC. | $88,647 | 2 |
| ROTA AVIATION CONSULTING, LLC | $84,240 | 5 |
| AURORA COOPERATIVE ELEVATOR COMPANY | $60,000 | 5 |
| Manning & Kass | N/A | 1 |
| HELIQWEST INTERNATIONAL INC. | N/A | 1 |
| SHORELINE AVIATION INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Commercial Pilots make in Colorado?
The median Commercial Pilots salary in Colorado is $86,444 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Commercial Pilots?
A Commercial Pilots in Colorado earns 3.1% more than the national median of $83,830, or $81,937 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.