How much does an airline pilot make in Colorado?
$307,500a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in Colorado. That is $147.83 an hour or $25,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $147.83
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 5,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $189,200Median: $307,500Highest 10%: $377,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $189,200 | $90.94 | |
| 25th | $197,300 | $94.86 | |
| Median | $307,500 | $147.83 | |
| 75th | $371,200 | $178.46 | |
| 90th | $377,900 | $181.66 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $307,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for airline pilots.
| 3. Michigan | $428,600 |
| 4. California | $353,900 |
| 5. Kentucky | $351,000 |
| 6. Colorado | $307,500 |
| 7. Illinois | $293,500 |
| 8. New York | $255,200 |
| 9. Alaska | $232,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $147.83 ($307,500 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $307,500 against $232,100 nationally, 32% more.
Where does Colorado rank for airline pilot pay?
Colorado ranks 6 of 37 states.
Which city in Colorado pays airline pilots the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $307,500 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.