How much does an airline pilot make in New York?
$255,200a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in New York. That is $122.71 an hour or $21,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $122.71
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 6,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,400Median: $255,200Highest 10%: $475,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,400 | $48.75 | |
| 25th | $170,500 | $81.98 | |
| Median | $255,200 | $122.71 | |
| 75th | $475,700 | $228.70 | |
| 90th | $475,700 | $228.70 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $335,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for airline pilots.
| 5. Kentucky | $351,000 |
| 6. Colorado | $307,500 |
| 7. Illinois | $293,500 |
| 8. New York | $255,200 |
| 9. Alaska | $232,100 |
| 10. Washington | $229,900 |
| 11. Arizona | $227,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $122.71 ($255,200 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $255,200 against $232,100 nationally, 10% more.
Where does New York rank for airline pilot pay?
New York ranks 8 of 37 states.
Which city in New York pays airline pilots the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $335,300 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.