How much does an airline pilot make in North Carolina?
$151,500a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in North Carolina. That is $72.86 an hour or $12,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.86
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 2,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,700Median: $151,500Highest 10%: $206,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,700 | $46.97 | |
| 25th | $99,180 | $47.68 | |
| Median | $151,500 | $72.86 | |
| 75th | $199,700 | $95.99 | |
| 90th | $206,700 | $99.38 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $151,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for airline pilots.
| 21. Arkansas | $169,000 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $165,000 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $164,900 |
| 24. North Carolina | $151,500 |
| 25. Maine | $147,900 |
| 26. Kansas | $143,600 |
| 27. Mississippi | $143,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $72.86 ($151,500 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $151,500 against $232,100 nationally, 35% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for airline pilot pay?
North Carolina ranks 24 of 37 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays airline pilots the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $151,500 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.