How much does an airline pilot make in Richmond?
$130,100a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $62.55 an hour or $10,840 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.55
- Vs. national median
- -44%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 46
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,810Median: $130,100Highest 10%: $326,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,810 | $26.83 | |
| 25th | $102,000 | $49.02 | |
| Median | $130,100 | $62.55 | |
| 75th | $169,600 | $81.51 | |
| 90th | $326,400 | $156.94 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for airline pilots.
| Washington, DC | $209,800 |
Related jobs in Richmond
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $62.55 ($130,100 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $130,100 against $232,100 nationally, 44% less.
Where does Richmond rank for airline pilot pay?
44 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $326,400 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.