How much does a commercial pilot make in Cleveland?
$166,500a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $80.06 an hour or $13,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.06
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,280Median: $166,500Highest 10%: $226,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,280 | $28.50 | |
| 25th | $85,520 | $41.12 | |
| Median | $166,500 | $80.06 | |
| 75th | $210,000 | $100.97 | |
| 90th | $226,000 | $108.63 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Columbus, OH | $175,700 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $130,200 |
| Dayton, OH | $120,900 |
| Akron, OH | $84,170 |
| Toledo, OH | $61,080 |
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Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $80.06 ($166,500 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $166,500 against $123,200 nationally, 35% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $150,300, so Cleveland pays 11% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for commercial pilot pay?
18 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $226,000 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.