Commercial Pilots pay range in Kingsport
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $198,110 or more. The middle half of commercial pilots in Kingsport earn between $94,550 and $181,010.
- $64K10th
- $95K25th
- $114KMedian
- $181K75th
- $198K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $130,300 | $10,858 | — |
| Median | $114,350 | $9,529 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,550 | $7,879 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $181,010 | $15,084 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Commercial Pilots pay in Kingsport vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Commercial pilots in Kingsport earn 3% more than the Tennessee average ($126,190) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($146,080). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $123,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport | $130,300 | $114,350 | $64,290 | $198,110 | 30 |
| Tennessee | $126,190 | $117,480 | $54,740 | $204,650 | 1,030 |
| United States | $146,080 | $123,220 | $58,850 | $266,620 | 47,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Commercial Pilots salary after taxes in Kingsport
On the average salary of $130,300, a single filer in Kingsport takes home about $100,326 a year, or $8,361 a month and $3,859 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $100,326 | $8,361 |
| Working in VA | $93,648 | $7,804 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Kingsport a good place for commercial pilots? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kingsport area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.4), so the average $130,300 buys what about $150,728 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Kingsport ($45,240). A typical home costs $246,242, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Commercial Pilots salary in other Tennessee cities
Kingsport ranks 4th of 5 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Chattanooga pays the most ($140,930).
- Chattanooga$140,930
- Nashville$137,480
- Memphis$135,300
- Kingsport$130,300
- Knoxville$125,980
Highest-paying cities for commercial pilots
Waterbury, CT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($267,680).
- Waterbury, CT$267,680
- Kiryas Joel, NY$226,850
- Bridgeport, CT$226,590
- Santa Rosa, CA$218,810
- Louisville, KY$210,350
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Commercial Pilots salary in Kingsport: questions
What is the entry-level commercial pilots salary in Kingsport?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the commercial pilots take-home pay in Kingsport?
About $100,326 a year ($8,361 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $130,300. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do commercial pilots earn more in Kingsport than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($146,080).
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; area Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA (28700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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