How much does an airline pilot make in Cincinnati?
$351,000a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $168.73 an hour or $29,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $168.73
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 46
- Jobs in the area
- 3,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $182,800Median: $351,000Highest 10%: $463,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $182,800 | $87.88 | |
| 25th | $219,800 | $105.65 | |
| Median | $351,000 | $168.73 | |
| 75th | $407,800 | $196.04 | |
| 90th | $463,800 | $223.00 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for airline pilots.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $136,200 |
| Commercial Pilot | $130,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $120,000 |
| Captain | $80,480 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $76,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $63,900 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,590 |
| Bus Driver | $56,110 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $55,000 |
| Tank Car | $50,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $168.73 ($351,000 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
Yes: $351,000 against $232,100 nationally, 51% more.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $204,200, so Cincinnati pays 72% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for airline pilot pay?
6 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $182,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $463,800 or more.
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.