How much does a commercial pilot make in Cincinnati?
$130,200a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $62.61 an hour or $10,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.61
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,400Median: $130,200Highest 10%: $269,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,400 | $30.48 | |
| 25th | $84,650 | $40.70 | |
| Median | $130,200 | $62.61 | |
| 75th | $199,400 | $95.85 | |
| 90th | $269,500 | $129.57 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Columbus, OH | $175,700 |
| Cleveland, OH | $166,500 |
| Dayton, OH | $120,900 |
| Akron, OH | $84,170 |
| Toledo, OH | $61,080 |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $351,000 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $136,200 |
| Transportation Inspector | $120,000 |
| Captain | $80,480 |
| Airfield Operations Specialist | $76,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker | $63,900 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,590 |
| Bus Driver | $56,110 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $55,000 |
| Tank Car | $50,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $62.61 ($130,200 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
Yes: $130,200 against $123,200 nationally, 6% more.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $150,300, so Cincinnati pays 13% less.
Where does Cincinnati rank for commercial pilot pay?
54 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $269,500 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.