How much does an airline pilot make in Dallas?
$212,800a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $102.31 an hour or $17,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $102.31
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 46
- Jobs in the area
- 5,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $92,370Median: $212,800Highest 10%: $417,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,370 | $44.41 | |
| 25th | $208,000 | $99.99 | |
| Median | $212,800 | $102.31 | |
| 75th | $417,100 | $200.51 | |
| 90th | $417,100 | $200.51 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for airline pilots.
| Houston, TX | $307,700 |
| Austin, TX | $210,800 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $112,300 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $186,500 |
| Commercial Pilot | $160,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $126,000 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $79,720 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $78,010 |
| Tank Car | $76,850 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $68,640 |
| Locomotive Engineer | $65,340 |
| Pump Operator | $63,110 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $102.31 ($212,800 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $212,800 against $232,100 nationally, 8% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $215,200, so Dallas pays 1% less.
Where does Dallas rank for airline pilot pay?
19 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $92,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $417,100 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.