How much does an airline pilot make in Washington?
$229,900a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in Washington. That is $110.53 an hour or $19,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $110.53
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 3,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $140,800Median: $229,900Highest 10%: $529,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $140,800 | $67.68 | |
| 25th | $202,400 | $97.32 | |
| Median | $229,900 | $110.53 | |
| 75th | $396,800 | $190.77 | |
| 90th | $529,800 | $254.72 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $229,900 |
| Spokane, WA | $219,300 |
| Portland, OR | $173,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for airline pilots.
| 7. Illinois | $293,500 |
| 8. New York | $255,200 |
| 9. Alaska | $232,100 |
| 10. Washington | $229,900 |
| 11. Arizona | $227,900 |
| 12. Florida | $225,000 |
| 13. Texas | $215,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $110.53 ($229,900 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $229,900 against $232,100 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for airline pilot pay?
Washington ranks 10 of 37 states.
Which city in Washington pays airline pilots the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $229,900 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.