How much does an airline pilot make in Washington?
$209,800a year
Median yearly pay for airline pilots in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $100.84 an hour or $17,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $100.84
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 46
- Jobs in the area
- 5,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $94,790Median: $209,800Highest 10%: $358,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $94,790 | $45.57 | |
| 25th | $151,900 | $73.01 | |
| Median | $209,800 | $100.84 | |
| 75th | $357,700 | $171.96 | |
| 90th | $358,500 | $172.35 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for airline pilots.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Air Traffic Controller | $174,900 |
| Commercial Pilot | $125,900 |
| Ship Engineer | $122,100 |
| Transportation Inspector | $97,170 |
| Captain | $94,150 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $92,120 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $67,960 |
| Bus Driver | $65,220 |
| Motor Vehicle Operator | $64,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $100.84 ($209,800 a year).
Do airline pilots make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $209,800 against $232,100 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Washington rank for airline pilot pay?
22 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $94,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $358,500 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.