How much does an airline pilot make in Pennsylvania?
$165,000a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in Pennsylvania. That is $79.32 an hour or $13,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.32
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 2,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,090Median: $165,000Highest 10%: $369,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,090 | $42.35 | |
| 25th | $91,780 | $44.13 | |
| Median | $165,000 | $79.32 | |
| 75th | $211,900 | $101.89 | |
| 90th | $369,300 | $177.55 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $180,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for airline pilots.
| 19. Oregon | $173,200 |
| 20. Indiana | $171,300 |
| 21. Arkansas | $169,000 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $165,000 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $164,900 |
| 24. North Carolina | $151,500 |
| 25. Maine | $147,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $79.32 ($165,000 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $165,000 against $232,100 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for airline pilot pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 22 of 37 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays airline pilots the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $180,300 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.