How much does an airline pilot make in Tennessee?
$143,600a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in Tennessee. That is $69.03 an hour or $11,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.03
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $109,800Median: $143,600Highest 10%: $172,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $109,800 | $52.77 | |
| 25th | $124,500 | $59.83 | |
| Median | $143,600 | $69.03 | |
| 75th | $164,400 | $79.02 | |
| 90th | $172,400 | $82.88 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $143,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for airline pilots.
| 26. Kansas | $143,600 |
| 27. Mississippi | $143,600 |
| 28. South Carolina | $143,600 |
| 29. Tennessee | $143,600 |
| 30. Alabama | $137,000 |
| 31. New Mexico | $137,000 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $133,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $69.03 ($143,600 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $143,600 against $232,100 nationally, 38% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for airline pilot pay?
Tennessee ranks 29 of 37 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays airline pilots the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $143,600 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.