How much does an airline pilot make in Houston?
$307,700a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $147.93 an hour or $25,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $147.93
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 46
- Jobs in the area
- 4,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,100Median: $307,700Highest 10%: $456,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,100 | $50.05 | |
| 25th | $189,400 | $91.05 | |
| Median | $307,700 | $147.93 | |
| 75th | $456,600 | $219.50 | |
| 90th | $456,600 | $219.50 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for airline pilots.
| Dallas, TX | $212,800 |
| Austin, TX | $210,800 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $112,300 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
| Tank Car | $61,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $147.93 ($307,700 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $307,700 against $232,100 nationally, 33% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $215,200, so Houston pays 43% more.
Where does Houston rank for airline pilot pay?
10 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $104,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $456,600 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.