Commercial Pilots H1B Visa — Salary, Sponsors & Cities

H1B Visa Sponsorship Overview for Commercial Pilots

Commercial Pilots (SOC code 53-2012) is one of the occupations that U.S. employers sponsor through the H1B visa program. A total of 149 labor condition applications have been filed by 84 employers for this occupation across the United States. The H1B visa allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, and Commercial Pilots positions represent a significant portion of these filings.

The average salary offered on H1B applications for Commercial Pilots positions is $88,986, with a median of N/A. Salaries range from $20,800 to $360,000, reflecting the wide variation across experience levels, geographic locations, and prevailing wage levels.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national annual mean salary for Commercial Pilots is N/A, with approximately 40 workers employed in this role nationwide. The BLS reports salary percentiles ranging from N/A (10th percentile) to N/A (90th percentile). These benchmarks are essential for understanding H1B salary requirements and prevailing wage determinations.

The top H1B sponsors for Commercial Pilots positions include REALTY WORLD - FLORIDA, Brainerd Helicopters, Inc., and ROTA AVIATION CONSULTING, LLC among others. These employers actively hire foreign workers for this role and submit LCA applications to the Department of Labor as part of the H1B approval process.

The most popular work locations for H1B Commercial Pilots positions include Van Nuys, CA and CAPE CORAL, FL. Location significantly impacts both salary offers and the applicable prevailing wage, making geographic analysis crucial for H1B applicants and employers.

Florida leads H1B filings for this occupation with 35 applications, followed by Colorado and California. View Commercial Pilots H1B data in Florida for state-level details.

Top H1B Sponsors for Commercial Pilots

These employers have filed the most H1B applications for Commercial Pilots positions. Click any employer to view their full H1B sponsorship profile.

#	Employer	State	LCAs	Avg Salary	Market Median	vs Market
1	REALTY WORLD - FLORIDA	FL	6	$65,667	N/A	N/A
2	Brainerd Helicopters, Inc.	FL	5	$74,235	N/A	N/A
3	ROTA AVIATION CONSULTING, LLC	CO	5	$84,240	N/A	N/A
4	Scott Aviation Inc.	CO	5	$104,000	N/A	N/A
5	SUMMIT HELICOPTERS, INC.	VA	5	$52,198	N/A	N/A
6	AURORA COOPERATIVE ELEVATOR, INC.	NE	4	$97,000	N/A	N/A
7	Hawaii Pacific Aviation, Inc.	HI	4	$96,250	N/A	N/A
8	ROTORBLADE LLC	SC	4	$65,750	N/A	N/A
9	TRANS-EXEC AIR SERVICE INC	CA	4	$167,500	N/A	N/A
10	Aero Spray Inc.	MN	3	$124,800	N/A	N/A
11	DIRECT ACTION AVIATION MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTIC'S,	WI	3	$41,600	N/A	N/A
12	Global Crossing Airlines, Inc.	FL	3	$152,520	N/A	N/A
13	HYANNIS AIR SERVICE, INC.	MA	3	$63,555	N/A	N/A
14	PJ HELICOPTERS, INC.	CA	3	$79,510	N/A	N/A
15	Timberline Helicopters Inc	ID	3	$76,267	N/A	N/A
16	VERTICAL FLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC	IN	3	$136,000	N/A	N/A
17	AIR CARE, INC.	CO	2	$88,647	N/A	N/A
18	BLACK CREEK AVIATION LLC	VA	2	$27,600	N/A	N/A
19	BLUE HILL HELICOPTERS LLC	MA	2	$52,000	N/A	N/A
20	BLUE SKY FLIGHT, LLC	CT	2	$72,800	N/A	N/A

Commercial Pilots H1B Salary by City

H1B salaries for Commercial Pilots vary significantly by metro area. The table below shows the top cities with their average offered salary and how it compares to the local BLS median.

#	City	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	Local BLS Median	vs Local Market
1	Van Nuys, CA	7	3	$149,800	N/A	N/A
2	CAPE CORAL, FL	6	1	$65,667	N/A	N/A
3	FORT MORGAN, CO	6	2	$111,667	N/A	N/A
4	CLOVERDALE, VA	5	1	$52,198	N/A	N/A
5	LEADVILLE, CO	5	1	$84,240	N/A	N/A
6	Leesburg, FL	5	1	$74,235	N/A	N/A
7	Miami, FL	5	3	$160,470	N/A	N/A
8	Kailua Kona, HI	4	1	$96,250	N/A	N/A
9	STURTEVANT, WI	4	2	$41,600	N/A	N/A
10	WRAY, CO	4	1	$97,000	N/A	N/A
11	Appleton, MN	3	1	$124,800	N/A	N/A
12	Caldwell, ID	3	3	$73,506	N/A	N/A
13	CASTLEROCK, CO	3	1	$136,000	N/A	N/A
14	FREDERIKSTED, VI	3	3	$51,293	N/A	N/A
15	GEORGETOWN, SC	3	1	$62,000	N/A	N/A
16	HYANNIS, MA	3	1	$63,555	N/A	N/A
17	RED BLUFF, CA	3	1	$79,510	N/A	N/A
18	Sandpoint, ID	3	1	$76,267	N/A	N/A
19	Anchorage, AK	2	1	$124,800	N/A	N/A
20	BRIDGEWATER, VA	2	1	$48,220	N/A	N/A

Commercial Pilots H1B Data by State

#	State	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	BLS State Median
1	Florida	35	21	$97,827	$130,530
2	Colorado	21	7	$103,547	$122,700
3	California	18	11	$110,954	$122,100
4	South Carolina	9	4	$66,340	$119,810
5	Virginia	7	2	$51,061	$115,490
6	Idaho	6	4	$74,886	$103,090
7	Massachusetts	6	3	$60,249	$137,150
8	Hawaii	4	1	$96,250	$102,390
9	Oregon	4	3	$72,440	$112,620
10	Wisconsin	4	2	$41,600	$103,290

Prevailing Wage Levels for Commercial Pilots

The Department of Labor assigns prevailing wage levels (I through IV) to H1B positions based on experience and skill requirements. Level I represents entry-level positions, while Level IV indicates expert-level roles. Understanding wage levels is critical for both employers and H1B workers.

Wage Level	LCAs	% of Total	Avg Salary	Min Salary	Max Salary
I	16	27.6%	$122,083	$47,990	$230,000
II	15	25.9%	$115,089	$60,000	$156,240
III	4	6.9%	$116,278	$76,544	$171,256
IV	4	6.9%	$201,395	$165,000	$274,180
Level I	7	12.1%	$63,206	$52,000	$75,000
Level III	9	15.5%	$75,358	$65,000	$84,531
Level IV	3	5.2%	$152,500	$136,000	$171,500

BLS National Salary Distribution for Commercial Pilots

The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed salary percentile data for Commercial Pilots positions across the United States. This data serves as a benchmark for evaluating H1B salary offers.