How much does an airline pilot make in Arkansas?
$169,000a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in Arkansas. That is $81.24 an hour or $14,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.24
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $125,000Median: $169,000Highest 10%: $171,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $125,000 | $60.09 | |
| 25th | $130,800 | $62.86 | |
| Median | $169,000 | $81.24 | |
| 75th | $169,000 | $81.24 | |
| 90th | $171,000 | $82.19 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $171,000 |
| Little Rock, AR | $130,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for airline pilots.
| 18. Utah | $174,600 |
| 19. Oregon | $173,200 |
| 20. Indiana | $171,300 |
| 21. Arkansas | $169,000 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $165,000 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $164,900 |
| 24. North Carolina | $151,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $81.24 ($169,000 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $169,000 against $232,100 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for airline pilot pay?
Arkansas ranks 21 of 37 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays airline pilots the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $171,000 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.