What are the main factors that influence a Pilot Driver's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Pilot Driver?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Pilot Driver roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Pilot Driver's salary?

A Pilot Driver's salary grows with experience: a Heavy Truck Driver I (0-1 years)earns $44,849, a Pilot Driver (1-3 years)earns $49,603, a Heavy Truck Driver III (3-5 years)earns $55,510, a Heavy Truck Driver IV (5-7 years)earns $61,217,

What are the highest paying states for a Pilot Driver?

Pilot Driver salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Pilot Driver roles are District of Columbia $59,809, California $59,582, Massachusetts $58,788. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Pilot Driver roles make?

Salaries for Pilot Driver level roles vary by specialization: Pilot in Commend: $196,800; Pilot IV: $196,749; Airline Pilot: $171,101; Pilot III: $164,759; Pilot II: $142,463.

Pilot Driver Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Pilot Driver make in New Mexico?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pilot Driver in New Mexico is $50,032 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Pilot Driver's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,154
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,536 to $55,853
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,444

10% $41,444

50% (Median) $50,032

90% $61,154

Pilot Driver Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,853	$4,654	$1,074	$27
Average	$50,032	$4,169	$962	$24
25th Percentile	$45,536	$3,795	$876	$22

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Pilot Driver with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Choose your preferred time

All times are listed as US Eastern time (Boston/New York)

By submitting, you consent to receiving communications from Salary.com. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Unsubscribe anytime.

Key Factors That Influence Pilot Driver Salaries

A Pilot Driver's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Pilot Driver Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Pilot Drivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $59,809.
California: $59,582.
Massachusetts: $58,788.

District of Columbia $59,809 California $59,582 Massachusetts $58,788 Washington $58,572 New Jersey $58,550 Alaska $58,475 Connecticut $57,729 New York $57,427

Hawaii $56,460 Rhode Island $56,006 Maryland $55,698 Minnesota $55,277 Colorado $55,115 Illinois $55,061 Oregon $54,855 Delaware $54,704

New Hampshire $54,609 Virginia $54,396 Pennsylvania $53,775 Nevada $53,462 North Dakota $53,359 Michigan $53,197 Wisconsin $53,138 Vermont $53,019

Texas $52,689 Maine $52,668 Arizona $52,635 Ohio $52,597 Georgia $52,100 Indiana $51,852 Wyoming $51,803 Utah $51,728

Iowa $51,695 Kansas $51,436 Louisiana $51,360 North Carolina $51,333 Missouri $51,323 Florida $51,112 Montana $50,998 Nebraska $50,890

Kentucky $50,831 South Carolina $50,615 Tennessee $50,480 Idaho $50,426 New Mexico $50,032 Oklahoma $49,945 Alabama $49,626 South Dakota $49,092

Arkansas $48,800 West Virginia $48,643 Mississippi $48,173

Top Paying Cities for Pilot Drivers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $50,564
Belen: $50,283
Bernalillo: $50,654

Algodones, NM $50,564

Belen, NM $50,283

Bernalillo, NM $50,654

Bluewater, NM $49,590

Bosque, NM $49,913

Casa Blanca, NM $50,026

Cedar Crest, NM $50,696

Cedarvale, NM $48,708

Cerrillos, NM $50,601

Claunch, NM $48,528

Coyote, NM $49,855

Cuba, NM $49,776

Cubero, NM $50,137

Edgewood, NM $50,470

Estancia, NM $49,868

Gallina, NM $49,595

Counselor, NM $49,625

Grants, NM $49,534

Milan, NM $49,732

Isleta, NM $50,741

Jarales, NM $50,234

Jemez Pueblo, NM $50,321

Jemez Springs, NM $50,166

Laguna, NM $50,382

La Jara, NM $49,720

La Joya, NM $49,605

Lindrith, NM $49,545

Los Lunas, NM $50,549

Mcintosh, NM $50,142

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $49,808

Moriarty, NM $49,974

Mountainair, NM $49,435

Nageezi, NM $49,559

New Laguna, NM $50,113

Paguate, NM $50,147

Pena Blanca, NM $50,707

Peralta, NM $50,629

Placitas, NM $50,655

Ponderosa, NM $50,257

Prewitt, NM $49,575

Regina, NM $49,610

Sandia Park, NM $50,569

Corrales, NM $50,759

San Fidel, NM $49,843

San Rafael, NM $49,630

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $50,569

San Ysidro, NM $50,501

Stanley, NM $49,967

Tijeras, NM $50,575

Tome, NM $50,482

Torreon, NM $50,314

Veguita, NM $49,909

Willard, NM $49,346

Youngsville, NM $49,870

Bosque Farms, NM $50,722

Clines Corners, NM $49,665

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $50,607

Cochiti Lake, NM $50,673

Albuquerque, NM $50,788

Kirtland Afb, NM $50,788

Rio Rancho, NM $50,705

Gallup, NM $49,647

Brimhall, NM $49,507

Church Rock, NM $49,530

Continental Divide, NM $49,495

Crownpoint, NM $49,536

Fence Lake, NM $49,315

Fort Wingate, NM $49,512

Gamerco, NM $49,596

Mentmore, NM $49,519

Mexican Springs, NM $49,513

Ramah, NM $49,422

Rehoboth, NM $49,546

Thoreau, NM $49,549

Tohatchi, NM $49,503

Vanderwagen, NM $49,513

Zuni, NM $49,501

Navajo, NM $49,569

Jamestown, NM $49,445

Pinehill, NM $49,384

Sheep Springs, NM $49,557

Smith Lake, NM $49,741

Yatahey, NM $49,539

Farmington, NM $49,777

Aztec, NM $49,869

Blanco, NM $49,636

Bloomfield, NM $49,577

Flora Vista, NM $49,828

Fruitland, NM $49,517

Kirtland, NM $49,829

La Plata, NM $49,847

Navajo Dam, NM $49,825

Shiprock, NM $49,756

Waterflow, NM $49,730

Newcomb, NM $49,526

Sanostee, NM $49,558

Santa Fe, NM $51,047

Abiquiu, NM $49,651

Alcalde, NM $50,516

Amalia, NM $49,575

Arroyo Hondo, NM $49,505

Arroyo Seco, NM $49,563

Canjilon, NM $49,497

Canones, NM $49,948

Carson, NM $49,695

Cebolla, NM $49,526

Cerro, NM $49,541

Chama, NM $49,744

Chamisal, NM $50,382

Chimayo, NM $50,735

Cordova, NM $50,650

Costilla, NM $49,783

Taos Ski Valley, NM $49,405

Dixon, NM $50,334

Dulce, NM $49,743

El Prado, NM $49,606

El Rito, NM $49,834

Embudo, NM $50,075

Espanola, NM $50,674

Glorieta, NM $50,850

Hernandez, NM $50,203

Ilfeld, NM $50,381

La Madera, NM $49,746

Lamy, NM $50,657

Llano, NM $50,280

Los Alamos, NM $50,776

White Rock, NM $50,872

Medanales, NM $50,258

Ojo Caliente, NM $49,963

Los Ojos, NM $49,622

Pecos, NM $50,692

Penasco, NM $50,093

Petaca, NM $49,451

Questa, NM $49,593

Ranchos De Taos, NM $49,855

Red River, NM $49,452

Ribera, NM $49,770

Rowe, NM $50,429

San Cristobal, NM $49,450

San Jose, NM $50,304

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $50,550

Santa Cruz, NM $50,718

Serafina, NM $49,644

Taos, NM $49,578

Tererro, NM $50,854

Tesuque, NM $51,047

Tierra Amarilla, NM $49,578

Trampas, NM $50,052

Tres Piedras, NM $49,438

Truchas, NM $50,508

Vadito, NM $50,027

Valdez, NM $49,488

Vallecitos, NM $49,449

Velarde, NM $50,257

Villanueva, NM $49,674

Spaceport City, NM $48,661

Las Vegas, NM $49,253

Angel Fire, NM $49,398

Anton Chico, NM $49,167

Buena Vista, NM $49,619

Chacon, NM $49,654

Cimarron, NM $49,321

Cleveland, NM $50,006

Eagle Nest, NM $49,358

Guadalupita, NM $49,578

Holman, NM $49,879

La Loma, NM $49,085

Maxwell, NM $49,337

Miami, NM $49,231

Mills, NM $49,056

Montezuma, NM $50,260

Mora, NM $50,076

Mosquero, NM $49,013

Ocate, NM $49,284

Ojo Feliz, NM $49,414

Rainsville, NM $49,631

Raton, NM $49,462

Rociada, NM $50,285

Roy, NM $49,067

Sapello, NM $49,849

Solano, NM $49,007

Springer, NM $49,209

Ute Park, NM $49,344

Valmora, NM $49,211

Wagon Mound, NM $49,155

Watrous, NM $49,228

Socorro, NM $49,114

Aragon, NM $49,262

Datil, NM $49,059

Lemitar, NM $49,342

Luna, NM $49,350

Magdalena, NM $49,063

Pie Town, NM $49,227

Polvadera, NM $49,461

Quemado, NM $49,329

Reserve, NM $49,240

San Acacia, NM $49,543

San Antonio, NM $48,842

Truth Or Consequences, NM $48,832

Arrey, NM $48,824

Caballo, NM $48,857

Derry, NM $48,609

Elephant Butte, NM $48,959

Garfield, NM $48,468

Hatch, NM $47,691

Monticello, NM $48,829

Rincon, NM $47,417

Salem, NM $48,316

Williamsburg, NM $48,893

Winston, NM $48,865

Las Cruces, NM $46,796

White Sands Missile Range, NM $46,949

Santa Teresa, NM $47,291

Playas, NM $49,058

Animas, NM $49,178

Anthony, NM $47,279

Arenas Valley, NM $49,091

Bayard, NM $49,046

Berino, NM $47,065

Buckhorn, NM $49,097

Santa Clara, NM $49,132

Chamberino, NM $47,114

Cliff, NM $49,040

Columbus, NM $48,908

Deming, NM $48,919

Dona Ana, NM $46,798

Fairacres, NM $46,937

Faywood, NM $48,897

Fort Bayard, NM $49,085

Gila, NM $48,967

Glenwood, NM $49,006

Hachita, NM $48,908

Hanover, NM $48,918

Hillsboro, NM $48,818

Hurley, NM $49,013

La Mesa, NM $47,691

Lordsburg, NM $49,021

Mesilla, NM $46,797

Mesilla Park, NM $46,802

Mesquite, NM $46,842

Mimbres, NM $48,957

Mule Creek, NM $49,089

Organ, NM $46,826

Pinos Altos, NM $49,039

Radium Springs, NM $46,816

Redrock, NM $48,914

Rodeo, NM $49,240

San Miguel, NM $46,824

Silver City, NM $49,039

Sunland Park, NM $47,039

Tyrone, NM $49,185

Vado, NM $46,861

Chaparral, NM $47,452

Clovis, NM $48,945

Cannon Afb, NM $48,837

Broadview, NM $48,803

Causey, NM $48,719

Crossroads, NM $48,603

Dora, NM $48,835

Elida, NM $48,632

Floyd, NM $48,750

Fort Sumner, NM $48,711

Grady, NM $48,849

House, NM $48,810

Kenna, NM $48,632

Lingo, NM $48,716

Melrose, NM $48,818

Milnesand, NM $48,613

Pep, NM $48,679

Portales, NM $48,858

Rogers, NM $48,693

Saint Vrain, NM $48,850

Taiban, NM $48,694

Texico, NM $48,869

Yeso, NM $48,517

Roswell, NM $48,574

Artesia, NM $48,670

Caprock, NM $48,571

Carlsbad, NM $48,702

Dexter, NM $48,608

Eunice, NM $48,745

Hagerman, NM $48,632

Hobbs, NM $48,816

Hope, NM $48,454

Jal, NM $48,688

Lake Arthur, NM $48,552

Lakewood, NM $48,624

Loco Hills, NM $48,714

Loving, NM $48,689

Lovington, NM $48,769

Mcdonald, NM $48,636

Malaga, NM $48,642

Maljamar, NM $48,594

Monument, NM $48,709

Tatum, NM $48,668

Whites City, NM $48,749

Carrizozo, NM $48,343

Alamogordo, NM $48,190

Alto, NM $48,351

Bent, NM $48,199

Capitan, NM $48,238

Cloudcroft, NM $48,193

Corona, NM $48,554

Encino, NM $48,944

Fort Stanton, NM $48,259

Glencoe, NM $48,224

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $48,184

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $48,184

Hondo, NM $48,268

La Luz, NM $48,184

Lincoln, NM $48,128

Mayhill, NM $48,293

Mescalero, NM $48,206

Nogal, NM $48,413

Orogrande, NM $48,208

Picacho, NM $48,258

Pinon, NM $48,440

Ruidoso, NM $48,442

Ruidoso Downs, NM $48,376

Sacramento, NM $48,227

San Patricio, NM $48,285

Sunspot, NM $48,184

Timberon, NM $48,288

Tinnie, NM $48,230

Tularosa, NM $48,216

Vaughn, NM $48,746

Weed, NM $48,287

Tucumcari, NM $48,988

Amistad, NM $48,925

Bard, NM $48,847

Capulin, NM $49,400

Clayton, NM $49,020

Conchas Dam, NM $49,065

Cuervo, NM $48,829

Des Moines, NM $49,205

Folsom, NM $49,281

Garita, NM $48,971

Gladstone, NM $49,069

Grenville, NM $49,060

Logan, NM $48,987

Mcalister, NM $48,835

Nara Visa, NM $48,871

Newkirk, NM $48,925

Quay, NM $48,953

San Jon, NM $48,900

Santa Rosa, NM $48,953

Sedan, NM $48,970

Trementina, NM $48,968

Pilot Driver Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Pilot Driver roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Pilot Driver positions in Telecom or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Pilot Driver as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Pilot Driver

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$75,047	$36.0	50%
Internet	$70,044	$34.0	40%
Financial Services	$65,041	$31.0	30%
Insurance	$62,539	$30.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$60,038	$29.0	20%

Pilot Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pilot Driver's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$45,536

Average $50,032/year

$55,853

$3,795

Average $4,169/month

$4,654

$876

Average $962/week

$1,074

$22

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,853	$4,654	$1,074	$27
Average	$50,032	$4,169	$962	$24
25th Percentile	$45,536	$3,795	$876	$22

Find Your Next Pilot Driver Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Pilot Driver job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Pilot Driver Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Pilot Driver make in New Mexico?

Key Factors That Influence Pilot Driver Salaries

How Do Pilot Driver Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Pilot Drivers

Pilot Driver Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Pilot Driver

Pilot Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Find Your Next Pilot Driver Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Pilot Driver Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Pilot Driver make in New Mexico?

Key Factors That Influence Pilot Driver Salaries

How Do Pilot Driver Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Pilot Drivers

Pilot Driver Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Pilot Driver

Pilot Driver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of Jobs related to Pilot Driver

Find Your Next Pilot Driver Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?