How much does an airline pilot make in Florida?
$225,000a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in Florida. That is $108.18 an hour or $18,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $108.18
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 7,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $121,200Median: $225,000Highest 10%: $356,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $121,200 | $58.29 | |
| 25th | $169,700 | $81.60 | |
| Median | $225,000 | $108.18 | |
| 75th | $344,400 | $165.56 | |
| 90th | $356,700 | $171.48 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tampa, FL | $229,500 |
| Miami, FL | $216,100 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $151,100 |
| Pensacola, FL | $122,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for airline pilots.
| 9. Alaska | $232,100 |
| 10. Washington | $229,900 |
| 11. Arizona | $227,900 |
| 12. Florida | $225,000 |
| 13. Texas | $215,200 |
| 14. Minnesota | $211,500 |
| 15. Ohio | $204,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $108.18 ($225,000 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $225,000 against $232,100 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Florida rank for airline pilot pay?
Florida ranks 12 of 37 states.
Which city in Florida pays airline pilots the most?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, with a median of $229,500 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.