How much does an airline pilot make in Arizona?
$227,900a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in Arizona. That is $109.55 an hour or $18,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $109.55
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 2,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,380Median: $227,900Highest 10%: $344,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,380 | $46.34 | |
| 25th | $163,600 | $78.64 | |
| Median | $227,900 | $109.55 | |
| 75th | $293,700 | $141.22 | |
| 90th | $344,100 | $165.42 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $228,000 |
| Tucson, AZ | $206,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for airline pilots.
| 8. New York | $255,200 |
| 9. Alaska | $232,100 |
| 10. Washington | $229,900 |
| 11. Arizona | $227,900 |
| 12. Florida | $225,000 |
| 13. Texas | $215,200 |
| 14. Minnesota | $211,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $109.55 ($227,900 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $227,900 against $232,100 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Arizona rank for airline pilot pay?
Arizona ranks 11 of 37 states.
Which city in Arizona pays airline pilots the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $228,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.