How much does an airline pilot make in Texas?
$215,200a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in Texas. That is $103.44 an hour or $17,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $103.44
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 10,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $92,370Median: $215,200Highest 10%: $456,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,370 | $44.41 | |
| 25th | $184,800 | $88.82 | |
| Median | $215,200 | $103.44 | |
| 75th | $417,100 | $200.51 | |
| 90th | $456,600 | $219.50 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $307,700 |
| Dallas, TX | $212,800 |
| Austin, TX | $210,800 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $112,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for airline pilots.
| 10. Washington | $229,900 |
| 11. Arizona | $227,900 |
| 12. Florida | $225,000 |
| 13. Texas | $215,200 |
| 14. Minnesota | $211,500 |
| 15. Ohio | $204,200 |
| 16. Connecticut | $199,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $103.44 ($215,200 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $215,200 against $232,100 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Texas rank for airline pilot pay?
Texas ranks 13 of 37 states.
Which city in Texas pays airline pilots the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $307,700 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.