How much does an airline pilot make in New York?
$335,300a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $161.19 an hour or $27,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $161.19
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 46
- Jobs in the area
- 10,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $121,200Median: $335,300Highest 10%: $475,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $121,200 | $58.28 | |
| 25th | $185,900 | $89.38 | |
| Median | $335,300 | $161.19 | |
| 75th | $427,500 | $205.51 | |
| 90th | $475,700 | $228.70 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for airline pilots.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial Pilot | $225,900 |
| Flight Attendant | $127,700 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,800 |
| Railroad Brake | $111,100 |
| Captain | $106,200 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $100,600 |
| Transportation Inspector | $93,420 |
| Subway and Streetcar Operator | $90,140 |
| Traffic Technician | $81,910 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $161.19 ($335,300 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $335,300 against $232,100 nationally, 44% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $255,200, so New York pays 31% more.
Where does New York rank for airline pilot pay?
8 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $121,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $475,700 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.