How much does a commercial pilot make in Columbus?
$175,700a year
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $84.47 an hour or $14,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $84.47
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 157
- Jobs in the area
- 1,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,300Median: $175,700Highest 10%: $216,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,300 | $28.99 | |
| 25th | $92,980 | $44.70 | |
| Median | $175,700 | $84.47 | |
| 75th | $216,300 | $103.98 | |
| 90th | $216,300 | $103.98 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for commercial pilots.
| Cleveland, OH | $166,500 |
| 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 Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a commercial pilot make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $84.47 ($175,700 a year).
Do commercial pilots make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $175,700 against $123,200 nationally, 43% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $150,300, so Columbus pays 17% more.
Where does Columbus rank for commercial pilot pay?
11 of 157 metro areas with data.
How much does a commercial pilot make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $216,300 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.