How much does a commercial pilot make in Columbus?
$99,250a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Columbus, IN metro area. That is $47.72 an hour or $8,271 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.72
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 157
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,730Median: $99,250Highest 10%: $149,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,730 | $42.66 | |
| 25th | $88,730 | $42.66 | |
| Median | $99,250 | $47.72 | |
| 75th | $126,300 | $60.73 | |
| 90th | $149,300 | $71.76 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Louisville, KY | $193,900 |
| Chicago, IL | $157,400 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $130,200 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $128,900 |
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How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, IN metro area is $47.72 ($99,250 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $99,250 against $123,200 nationally, 19% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $104,200, so Columbus pays 5% less.
Where does Columbus rank for commercial pilot pay?
132 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $88,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $149,300 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.