How much does an airline pilot make in Mississippi?
$143,600a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in Mississippi. That is $69.03 an hour or $11,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.03
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $112,400Median: $143,600Highest 10%: $177,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $112,400 | $54.05 | |
| 25th | $132,900 | $63.87 | |
| Median | $143,600 | $69.03 | |
| 75th | $164,400 | $79.05 | |
| 90th | $177,100 | $85.15 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for airline pilots.
| 24. North Carolina | $151,500 |
| 25. Maine | $147,900 |
| 26. Kansas | $143,600 |
| 27. Mississippi | $143,600 |
| 28. South Carolina | $143,600 |
| 29. Tennessee | $143,600 |
| 30. Alabama | $137,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $69.03 ($143,600 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $143,600 against $232,100 nationally, 38% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for airline pilot pay?
Mississippi ranks 27 of 37 states.
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.