How much does an airline pilot make in Detroit?
$428,600a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $206.04 an hour or $35,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $206.04
- Vs. national median
- +85%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 46
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $198,700Median: $428,600Highest 10%: $428,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $198,700 | $95.52 | |
| 25th | $215,400 | $103.58 | |
| Median | $428,600 | $206.04 | |
| 75th | $428,600 | $206.04 | |
| 90th | $428,600 | $206.04 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for airline pilots.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $178,300 |
| Commercial Pilot | $133,200 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $69,560 |
| Flight Attendant | $62,490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $61,670 |
| Tank Car | $60,440 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $59,740 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $59,120 |
| Transportation Inspector | $52,760 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $51,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $206.04 ($428,600 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $428,600 against $232,100 nationally, 85% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $428,600, so Detroit pays 0% more.
Where does Detroit rank for airline pilot pay?
3 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $198,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $428,600 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.